UFO Rama - No 132

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-RAMA
Issue: Nr. 132
Date: May 2010
Publisher: reteufo
Location: Catanzaro, Italy

This issue of UFO-RAMA, a monthly UFOlogical bulletin from Italy and the world, focuses on a variety of topics including recent UFO sightings, space exploration policies, and scientific perspectives on extraterrestrial life.

Editorial: Spheres of Fire and Signs in the Grass

The editorial discusses recent events that have disturbed the calm of a small town near Naples, Italy. These include reports of fiery spheres and crop circles, a US President announcing plans to reach Mars while withdrawing from lunar missions, and a president of a small nation claiming contact with extraterrestrials. It also mentions a prominent astrophysicist who believes in aliens but urges caution in seeking contact with superior civilizations. The editorial posits that studying interstellar depths can help map the possible origin zones of mysterious visitors who manifest, land, and depart from Earth, leaving messages for humanity.

News and Reports

Obama Shifts NASA's Focus to Mars:

Washington reports that US President Barack Obama's proposed budget for 2011 signals an end to NASA's dream of returning to the Moon. The administration plans to cancel the 'Constellation' program, which aimed to return humans to the Moon by 2020, and halt the development of the Ares 1 missile. Instead, NASA will receive $6 billion over five years, primarily for the development of a commercial vehicle capable of carrying astronauts to low Earth orbit, to replace the aging space shuttle fleet and support the International Space Station. This decision is expected to spark a battle in Congress, fueled by aerospace industry lobbyists.

Obama Announces Mars Mission by 2030:

In a separate report, President Obama stated that the goal is to go 'beyond the Moon' and aim for a future where humans can travel to Mars. This strategy includes creating 2,500 new jobs and increasing NASA's funding by $6 billion over five years. Obama predicted the arrival in Mars orbit by the mid-2030s, assuring that the mission would happen and he would live to see it.

Message to President Barack Obama from 'Dal Cielo alla Terra':

A message addressed to President Obama from 'Dal Cielo alla Terra' expresses hope that he would embody a hope for humanity. However, it notes that international political events suggest he is overwhelmed by larger powers. The message urges him to consider the ideals that characterize his soul and prevail over those who seek to instrumentalize his position. It also speaks of a protest from a soldier, calling for an end to war and injustice. The message warns that nature's elements are reacting strongly, and only peace, justice, and fraternity among all peoples can invoke divine mercy; otherwise, divine justice will manifest, repeating past human experiences like the Universal Flood and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

UFO Sighting in Crispano, Italy:

In Crispano, Italy, two red spheres of fire were observed in the sky, followed by concentric circles and strange drawings found on the ground the next day. An ecological operator reported the sighting to the Carabinieri. A surveillance camera captured footage of a luminous spherical object hovering over fields of alfalfa and hay before disappearing. The incident led to an investigation by the Naples judiciary, with the Carabinieri seizing a computer containing the video footage and taking photographs of the markings, which included a large triangle, a circle, and an arrow pointing northwest.

Stephen Hawking Warns About Aliens:

Renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking believes that aliens exist and that UFOs are not science fiction. However, he advises humanity to 'stay away' from them, warning that contact could lead to a fate similar to that of Native Americans, resulting in subjugation.

E.T. Extraterrestrial: One in Five Believes in Aliens:

A survey by Ipsos across 22 countries found that one in five adults believes in aliens and that they are present on Earth. Indians and Chinese were reported as the most 'believing' nationalities.

Project Finmeccanica in Australia:

Finmeccanica is involved in the construction of the world's largest telescope in Australia, a project featuring two thousand 15-meter antennas in a vast desert area. The agreement was signed in Sydney, with the Undersecretary Urso present.

New Radio Telescope in Sardinia:

The Sardinia Radio Telescope, Europe's most advanced radio telescope with a 64-meter diameter and a modifiable surface, has been installed near Cagliari, Italy. Developed by Inaf, it will be used for radio astronomy and tracking interplanetary probes.

Russian Politician Claims Alien Abduction:

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, a Russian politician from the Kalmykia region, claimed on a television show to have been abducted by aliens in the late 1990s. He described encountering beings in yellow spacesuits and communicating with them telepathically. This account was met with skepticism by Kremlin officials.

Book Review: 'The Atman Project' by Ken Wilber:

A review of Ken Wilber's book 'The Atman Project – A Transpersonal Vision of Human Development' highlights its precise and rigorous approach to exploring human development and the quest for supreme unity. The book is described as a journey that attempts to achieve this unity through symbolic substitutes that increasingly approach the 'Fonic' (divine presence).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO-RAMA include the ongoing mystery of UFO sightings and extraterrestrial encounters, the impact of government policies on space exploration, and the scientific and philosophical considerations surrounding alien life. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, while also acknowledging the need for caution and critical analysis. The magazine promotes the idea of a global effort to understand extraterrestrial phenomena, as indicated by the disclaimer about free distribution as part of a worldwide extraterrestrial information initiative.