Aerial Phenomena Research Organization, Inc.

Magazine Overview

This document is a press release from the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization, Inc. (APRO), dated September 19, 1970. It details the findings from the analysis of unidentified flying object (UFO) fragments recovered in Ubatuba, Brazil, in 1957. The organization is based in Tucson, Arizona, USA, and lists its international director, assistant director, secretary, and a comprehensive list of consultants from various scientific disciplines.

Ubatuba Magnesium Fragments Analysis

The press release focuses on the investigation of fragments recovered from an exploded UFO near Ubatuba, Brazil, in 1957. These fragments were subjected to chemical analyses over a period of 12 years in laboratories of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, The Dow Metal Products Co., and the University of Colorado UFO Project (1966-68). The consistent finding was that the material was magnesium of unusually high purity.

More recently, in 1969, APRO initiated a structural analysis of the material. Two consultants, Dr. Walter W. Walker (Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering at The University of Arizona) and Dr. Robert W. Johnson (Head of the Advanced Materials Division at Materials Research Corporation), undertook this study. Their findings indicated that the Ubatuba magnesium fragments were directionally solidified castings. The report highlights that directional solidification, a technique that significantly enhances metal strength, was not actively being studied in 1957 when the fragments were retrieved. This suggests that the fragments may have belonged to a vehicle from a more advanced civilization.

APRO's Position and Future Plans

APRO asserts that the Ubatuba magnesium is the sole physical evidence known to indicate an extraterrestrial origin for some UFOs. The organization has collected approximately 20,000 UFO reports from over 50 countries in the past 19 years. Analysis of these reports has revealed patterns suggesting intelligence behind UFO performance and behavior. APRO is currently undertaking a project to computerize all existing reports to facilitate more comprehensive data acquisition and correlation.

APRO's official stance is that the UFO phenomenon warrants scientific and objective investigation, irrespective of its nature or origin. While the Ubatuba magnesium provides strong indication, it is not considered absolute proof of extraterrestrial origin. Considering the age of the Milky Way galaxy and the potential for numerous planets with advanced technology, APRO believes it is plausible for extraterrestrial intelligence to visit Earth. Therefore, research into the extraterrestrial hypothesis is deemed important, with APRO engaging various scientific disciplines to find definitive answers.

Future progress bulletins will be released concerning studies related to the extraterrestrial hypothesis on unidentified flying objects.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this press release is the scientific investigation of UFOs, with a specific focus on physical evidence. APRO advocates for an objective, multidisciplinary approach to understanding the phenomenon. The organization's stance is open to the extraterrestrial hypothesis, viewing the Ubatuba magnesium as significant evidence, while maintaining a commitment to rigorous scientific inquiry rather than definitive pronouncements without absolute proof. The emphasis is on continued research and data analysis.