2007-05-02 06:59:36 · 9 answers · asked by Mike G 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I really don't believe that aliens crashed in Roswell. It would be very nearly, almost certainly, impossible to keep a secret like that.
So far we've seen no verifiable evidence of other sentient species. That said, I believe with some certainty that somewhere in our galaxy at some past, present, or future time, a sentient species did/does/will exist.
Why haven't we heard from them?
Perhaps they are not technologically advanced enough to be heard. They may be mastering stone knives right now, or experiencing their own Rennaisance.
Perhaps they are here right now. Any species sufficiently advanced to travel interstellar distances would be able to hide or masquerade with ease. That Boeing 737 that just flew by may be a surveillance craft.
Perhaps they are so far away they will never notice us and vice versa.
Perhaps they existed a million years ago and died out.
Perhaps they will exist a million years from now.
It is really impossible to know for sure.
The Drake Equation suggests that there is sentient life out there. The Fermi Paradox casts doubt. Play around with the calculation form at the second link and see what you think.
2007-05-02 14:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by Otis F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I saw a show on the history channel..
it compared the Roswell fragments held up by an air force officer, shown in a picture.. beside a picture of a weather balloon... or spy balloon...
They matched up.
It wasn't aliens... that's just bull crap.
But you can believe in whatever fantasy you want to. lol
-Splinter_In_Finger
2007-05-02 07:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Agappae 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to the History Channel, it was a balloon carrying top secret equipment to listen for the echo of an atomic bomb test. We were spying on the Russians, and the UFO story was probably a false rumor spread by the U.S. government itself in order to cover up the real purpose behind the balloon.
2007-05-02 07:28:58 · answer #3 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Balloon.
2007-05-02 07:11:22 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was a high-altitude balloon used for detecting the sound signature of Soviet atomic tests. Do a search for Project Mogul.
2007-05-02 07:17:09 · answer #5 · answered by JLynes 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I believe That There is a cover up At Roswell...the reson for the cover up is,The goverment doesnt want anyone to get ahold of lightspeed craft ...it would be the ultamite fighting machine
that you cant see coming till it hits you...and leave in a blink of an eye...kind of scary if you really think about it
2007-05-02 07:23:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Seen too much info supporting the Baloon Theory. may be that.
2007-05-02 07:19:53 · answer #7 · answered by Wedge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A balloon...
2007-05-02 07:19:33 · answer #8 · answered by quantumclaustrophobe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it was a weather baloon.
2007-05-02 07:05:27 · answer #9 · answered by wapa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋