CNN: Former astronaut: Man not alone in universe

[Channing]

This appeared as CNN headline news today (April 21st) on their website:

"Former astronaut: Man not alone in universe
Earth Day may fall later this week, but as far as former NASA astronaut Edgar Mitchell and other UFO enthusiasts are concerned, the real story is happening elsewhere. Mitchell, who was part of the 1971 Apollo 14 moon mission, believes that extraterrestrial life exists, and that the truth is being concealed.
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(CNN) -- Earth Day may fall later this week, but as far as former NASA astronaut Edgar Mitchell and other UFO enthusiasts are concerned, the real story is happening elsewhere.

Former NASA astronaut Edgar Mitchell, shown in 1998, says "there really is no doubt we are being visited."

Mitchell, who was part of the 1971 Apollo 14 moon mission, asserted Monday that extraterrestrial life exists, and that the truth is being concealed by the U.S. and other governments.

He delivered his remarks during an appearance at the National Press Club following the conclusion of the fifth annual X-Conference, a meeting of UFO activists and researchers studying the possibility of alien life forms.

Mankind has long wondered if we're "alone in the universe. [But] only in our period do we really have evidence. No, we're not alone," Mitchell said.

"Our destiny, in my opinion, and we might as well get started with it, is [to] become a part of the planetary community. ... We should be ready to reach out beyond our planet and beyond our solar system to find out what is really going on out there."

Mitchell grew up in Roswell, New Mexico, which some UFO believers maintain was the site of a UFO crash in 1947. He said residents of his hometown "had been hushed and told not to talk about their experience by military authorities." They had been warned of "dire consequences" if they did so. "
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Former astronaut: Man not alone in universe - CNN.com

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CNN also reported extensively upon the X-Conference (a UFO-conference in Washington last week-end) on TV:
1/6 YouTube - Fifth Annual X-Conference CNN News Coverage APRIL 20, 2009 PT 1
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[Channing]

There's even an article in the Washington Post about this conference:
washingtonpost.com

[seeker5]

Originally Posted by Channing

"Former astronaut: Man not alone in universe
Earth Day may fall later this week, but as far as former NASA astronaut Edgar Mitchell and other UFO enthusiasts are concerned, the real story is happening elsewhere. Mitchell, who was part of the 1971 Apollo 14 moon mission, believes that extraterrestrial life exists, and that the truth is being concealed.

There are other former astronaut who also claim that. I think it was Alan Sheperd who claimed in his autobiography that he saw alien ships during his Air Force days.