GEIPAN – French government UFO investigations

GEIPAN, the French government's UFO investigation group, has collected over 8,000 testimonies over the past 40 years. The organization ensures the anonymity of witnesses and focuses on explaining unexplained phenomena. It works with experts from various scientific fields to investigate sightings and provide explanations based on actual scientific knowledge. The mission of GEIPAN is to document and explain the strange phenomena observed in the sky, while maintaining the privacy of the witnesses.

• GEIPAN has collected 8,000 testimonies, primarily from the last 40 years.
• The testimonies include accounts of unusual sightings, such as a c-130 Hercules transport plane being described as a flying saucer.
• The organization emphasizes that explanations are based on known phenomena, such as ball lightning, meteorites, or other natural occurrences.

The GEIPAN is not an expert in UFOology but focuses on unexplained phenomena. It works with a team of experts and collaborates with the gendarmerie and police to gather and investigate sightings. The department is part of CNES and includes 2 full-time staff members and 1.5 full-time staff for documentation and information systems. The GEIPAN aims to share its findings with the public and scientific community, ensuring that the unexplained is documented and understood.

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