1974 03 00 SAGA - Goodavage - Discoveries on the Moon

Magazine Overview

This issue of SAGA, titled "Investigates the Unsolved Mysteries of our Apollo Space Program," delves into alleged anomalies and unexplained phenomena encountered by astronauts during their lunar missions. The cover boldly questions what strange and frightening discoveries were made on the Moon, hinting at evidence of nonhuman design and a potential government cover-up.

Key Articles and Findings

Strange Lights and Mysterious Transmissions The article begins by highlighting "strange lights" seen by astronauts and objects that "attacked" Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin. It raises questions about artificial dome-like structures, tracks on the moon, and a secret search for alien artifacts. The text emphasizes that whenever something startling was revealed, astronauts and mission control switched to code or a restricted radio band, suggesting a deliberate effort to hide information.

Evidence of Nonhuman Design on the Moon The author, Joseph F. Goodavage, presents the conclusion that there is an artifact or artifacts of nonhuman design on the Moon. This is supported by transcriptions of communications, such as a transmission from Apollo 17 where the Command Module Pilot describes "domical structures" and a "breech." The article notes that these transcriptions, taken directly from NASA files, pose a dilemma due to their cryptic nature. Persistent questions arise about flashes of light, "huge blocks," "buildings," "roads," and "tracks" observed by astronauts.

Apollo 15 Transmissions: Organized Structures and Tracks A significant portion of the issue focuses on the Apollo 15 mission. Transmissions from August 1, 1971, reveal astronauts David Scott and James Irwin discussing "arrowhead" tracks that run east to west and describing lunar structures as the "most organized structure I've ever seen" and "uniform in width." They note that nothing seen before showed such uniform thickness from top to bottom.

"Attack" by an Unknown Object The article recounts an incident where an "attack" on astronauts by "something that flew" across the lunar surface occurred. Another astronaut, Harrison Schmitt of Apollo 17, reportedly yelped excitedly about seeing "tracks-running right up the wall of the crater." However, references to these specific tracks were not made on that mission, and the astronauts and Capcom apparently switched to a prearranged code.

NASA's Secrecy and Unexplained Phenomena The issue questions why NASA refused to release autopsy reports on astronauts killed in accidents and plane crashes. It also brings up the discovery of "orange soil" on the Moon that looks like rust, posing the question of how rust could exist on the Moon without water or volcanic action.

Expert Opinions and Theories Farouk El Baz, a NASA scientist who taught geology to the Apollo astronauts, admits to being "completely baffled" by some experiences and suggests, "We may be looking at artifacts from extraterrestrial visitors without recognizing them." The article also references Harvard astronomer John R. Ball's theory that Earth might be in a "galactic zoo" or that extraterrestrial beings are observing us. Dr. Francis H. Crick and L. E. Orgel's paper on "Directed Panspermia" is mentioned, proposing that life on Earth was specially created by super-Beings.

Alien Artifacts and Structures Elsewhere British space scientist G. V. Foster is quoted as stating that alien structures exist on the Moon and elsewhere in the solar system, waiting to be discovered. The article discusses the possibility of aliens leaving a "calling card" or a "legacy" of scientific information, potentially on a metallic chip.

The "Barbara" Enigma and Lunar Anomalies During an interview with Farouk El Baz, the question of astronaut John Young's cryptic remark about coming upon "Barbara" is raised. El Baz suggests it might be a code and that not every discovery is announced, mentioning undiscovered caverns beneath the Moon's surface.

Historical Sightings and Unexplained Flashes The article lists historical sightings of unidentified objects near the Moon, including a report from 1898 of a huge object near the Aristarchus crater and a 1912 report of a gigantic black object. It also details the detection of something speeding toward the Moon in 1958 by astronomers. The persistent reports of bright flashes of light seen by both Earth-based astronomers and astronauts are highlighted.

The "Alien Moon Probe" Theory A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to the theory of an alien probe orbiting the Moon, based on the work of Professor Duncan Lunan. Lunan interpreted delayed radio echoes as a map of star constellations, pointing to Epsilon Bootes as the origin of the probe. The immense distances involved (103 million light-years to Epsilon Bootes) lead to speculation about faster-than-light travel.

Future Implications and NASA's Interest The article concludes by suggesting that an alien artifact in lunar orbit could hold secrets of faster-than-light travel. Despite the termination of the Apollo program, NASA officials are reportedly eager to return to the Moon to search for alien artifacts.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent anomalies and unexplained phenomena observed during the Apollo lunar missions, the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence and artifacts, and the alleged secrecy surrounding NASA's findings. The editorial stance is one of investigation and skepticism towards official explanations, actively seeking and presenting evidence that challenges conventional understanding of space exploration and the possibility of alien life.