Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the Moon, has claimed that extraterrestrials attempted to save America from nuclear war. He disclosed that military insiders reported seeing unusual aircraft hovering over missile facilities, including the notable White Sands site in New Mexico, where the world’s first nuclear bomb was set off in 1945. Mitchell, who hails from New Mexico, is in close proximity to both the atomic bomb testing zone and Roswell, a location known for its infamous alleged UFO incident. He indicated that he had heard relatable accounts from individuals who worked in missile bases during the most volatile eras of the 20th Century.
“I have spoken to many Air Force officers who worked at these silos during the Cold War,” he continued. “They told me UFOs were frequently seen overhead and often disabled their missiles. There was a lot of activity in those days.” Nick Pope, a former Ministry of Defence UFO researcher, responded to Mitchell’s claims, stating, “Edgar Mitchell is an honourable and truthful man, who I’ve had the privilege of meeting.”
However, he also added, “But so far as I’m aware, most of his information on this issue comes not from things he’s experienced himself, but from things he’s been told by others.” Pope expressed skepticism about the claims, suggesting that alternative explanations for some UFO sightings around nuclear facilities could involve espionage activity with secret spy planes or drones. He also pointed to the classic 1951 sci-fi movie “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” noting similarities to Mitchell’s claims. Pope further stated, “Given that the Universe is around 14 billion years old, if we’re being visited, it’s unlikely we’re dealing with a civilization just a few hundred years ahead of us, so stories of aliens managing to disrupt a few of our weapons tests are far-fetched.”
