Orbiter - No 01 - 1987
This inaugural issue of 'Orbiter' focuses on providing objective news on UFO cases, aiming to clarify reliable evidence. It critically examines the MJ-12 documents, highlighting fl
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This inaugural issue of 'Orbiter' focuses on providing objective news on UFO cases, aiming to clarify reliable evidence. It critically examines the MJ-12 documents, highlighting fl
This issue of Orbiter magazine highlights the upcoming 'UFO Phenomenon Community Who's Who' directory, featuring over 200 entries from 28 countries. It also details a new position
This issue of ORBITER discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding the MJ12 papers and a 'second wave' of material, highlighting flaws and the division within the UFO community. I
This issue of Orbiter magazine delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon. It begins with an interesting historical footnote about early 'flying discs' developed in Germany.
This issue of ORBITER magazine delves into UFO phenomena, including a reported 'attack' on a car in Australia, a discussion of government cover-up and debunking programs dating bac
This issue of Orbiter magazine, dated March 1988, covers various UFO-related topics. It includes a message from APRO regarding Mrs. Lorenzen's health, a radio-TV log of appearances
This issue of Orbiter features an obituary for Coral Lorenzen, a pioneer in UFO research. It includes articles examining the controversial Gulf Breeze UFO case, with CUFOS concludi
This issue of Orbiter critically examines the Gulf Breeze UFO photographs, suggesting they are likely a hoax. The analysis points to inconsistencies in cloud movement, lighting, an
This issue of Orbiter, dated June/July 1988, covers the upcoming 1988 National UFO Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, and includes a radio-TV log of recent UFO-related media appearance
This issue of Orbiter delves into the complexities of UFO phenomena, examining the Gulf Breeze case and the psychological factors influencing belief. It features an article by Dr.
This issue of Orbiter focuses on the controversial Gulf Breeze UFO photo case, reprinting articles and statements that highlight the divisions within the ufological community. It f
This issue of Orbiter magazine, dated October 1988, delves into UFO phenomena with a commentary by Dr. Hynek emphasizing the vast amount of collected UFO data and the need to rigor
This issue of Orbiter magazine, dated November 1988, critiques the sensationalism of 'contactee' claims in ufology and advocates for a scientific approach. It reports on Brazilian
This issue of Orbiter delves into the persistent mystery of UFOs, questioning whether they might be visitors from our future. It highlights the challenges faced by ufologists due t
This issue of Orbiter magazine delves into government surveillance of UFO organizations, citing historical CIA and NSA involvement. It explores various scientific explanations for
This issue of Orbiter magazine delves into various UFO phenomena, including the 'foo fighter' mystery from WWII, reports of orange balls of light (BOLs) observed globally, and the
This issue of Orbiter announces a shift to bi-monthly publication and a slight price increase. It features an in-depth article by Robert D. Boyd analyzing the 'Gulf Breeze Ghosts'
This issue of Orbiter Magazine delves into the MJ-12 controversy and the Gulf Breeze UFO sightings. Editor Jim Melesciuc comments on the 'Squire and the Knave' piece, questioning i
This issue of Orbiter features a detailed report on a daylight UFO sighting at Otis Air Force Base by DoD police, describing a dark grey sphere that exhibited unusual maneuvers. It
This issue of Orbiter magazine (Issue #20, Sept/Oct 1989) critically examines the ufology field, particularly the 'futurist' perspective promoted by figures like John Schuessler, w
This issue of Orbiter delves into the Tectonic Strain Theory (TST), which proposes a link between UFO sightings and seismic events. It examines historical accounts of luminous phen
This issue of Orbiter focuses heavily on Soviet UFO phenomena, with articles exploring the Voronezh incident, the connection between rocket launches and reported UFO sightings, and
This issue of Orbiter delves into the controversial MJ-12 documents, examining the work of Canadian ufologist Wilbert Smith and his Project Magnet. It also features a report on a U
This special issue of Orbiter focuses on the discovery of a UFO model in the attic of Ed Walters' former home in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The model, constructed of foam plates and dra
This issue of Orbiter magazine, dated July/Aug 1990, delves into various UFO-related topics. It features an in-depth analysis of 'The Rouen Photo' by Dr. Willy Smith, questioning i
This issue of Orbiter focuses on the 25th anniversary of the Exeter UFO Incident, detailing witness accounts from Norman Muscarello, Patrolmen Toland and Bertrand, and the subseque
This issue of Orbiter, dated Nov/Dec 1990, delves into the controversial 'Road Shot' case involving Ed Walters, with MUFON investigators Carol and Rex Salisberry concluding the pho
The Jan/Feb 1991 issue of Orbiter magazine delves into the phenomenon of 'mysterious swirls,' questioning their meteorological or extraterrestrial origins. It discusses their appea
This issue of Orbiter magazine covers a range of aerial phenomena and related controversies. It features reports on a major fireball observed in New England in March 1991, a histor
This issue of Orbiter delves into two significant UFO cases: the 1954 BOAC sighting near Seven Islands, Labrador, and a re-analysis of the infamous Ed Walters 'road shot' from Gulf
This issue of Orbiter delves into the Roswell Incident, focusing on the involvement of scientist Lincoln LaPaz and questioning witness testimony, particularly that of Bill Rickett.
This issue of Orbiter magazine, dated September/October 1991, features an article by Jim Melesciuc discussing the claims made by Dr. Marina Popovich regarding a cigar-shaped object
This issue of Orbiter details the extensive 'Triangles over Belgium' UFO flap of 1989-1991, highlighting the role of the SOBEPS group and the media's influence. It discusses the la
This issue of Orbiter magazine focuses on several UFO-related incidents and phenomena. The lead article details the Fort Itaipu (Brazil) Incident of 1957, where sentries witnessed
This issue of Orbiter delves into the controversial Gulf Breeze UFO sightings and the broader debate surrounding alien abductions. It scrutinizes abduction accounts as psychologica
This issue of Orbiter delves into the Roswell UFO incident, focusing on the role of Sheriff George Wilcox and the conflicting accounts surrounding his involvement. It also features
This issue of Orbiter focuses on the controversial Linda Napolitano abduction case, presenting information for objective research and debate. It details Napolitano's claims of bein