Edgar Mitchell
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- UAP Gerb Video Database — open research notes
- Reference
- 04 Important Figures · contributor research note
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- open_licensed
- Language
- English
- Record updated
- 2026-08-24
Record summary
Dr. Edgar Dean Mitchell (1930–2016) was a NASA astronaut, aeronautical engineer, and sixth person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 14 mission. Beyond his scientific career, Mitchell became a prominent advocate for UFO disclosure, claiming that the U.S. government was hiding information about extraterrestrial encounters.
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Source text · mention onlyApollo Astronaut & UAP Advocate Overview Dr. Edgar Dean Mitchell (1930–2016) was a NASA astronaut, aeronautical engineer, and sixth person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 14 mission. Beyond his scientific career, Mitchell became a prominent advocate for UFO disclosure, claiming that the U.S. government was hiding information about extraterrestrial encounters. --- NASA Career & Apollo 14 Mission: Apollo 14 (January 31–February 9, 1971) Role: Lunar Module Pilot Lunar Exploration: Spent over 9 hours on the Moon, conducting scientific experiments. Notable Feats: Helped return Apollo missions to the Moon after the Apollo 13 near-disaster. During the return flight from the Moon, Mitchell experienced a profound mystical consciousness shift known as the "Overview Effect", leading him to explore the nature of consciousness and extraterrestrial life. --- UFO Disclosure & Extraterrestrial Beliefs After leaving NASA, Mitchell publicly stated that UFOs were real and that military insiders had confirmed extraterrestrial visitations. Some of his key claims: Roswell Incident: He asserted that the 1947 Roswell crash was an extraterrestrial event covered up by the U.S. government. Government Cover-ups: He claimed that officials inside the Pentagon privately confirmed UFO retrievals. Contact with Insiders: He referenced discussions with military figures who allegedly had firsthand knowledge of UFO crash retrievals. --- Consciousness & Theories on Non-Human Intelligence Mitchell founded the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) in 1973, dedicated to the study of human consciousness, psi phenomena, and alternative science. He speculated that non-human intelligence might exist in ways beyond our traditional understanding of extraterrestrial life, possibly linked to consciousness studies. --- Legacy & Impact One of the first astronauts to openly advocate for UFO disclosure. Inspired research into consciousness, the mind, and non-local intelligence. Remains a controversial but influential figure in the intersection of space exploration and UAP studies. --- Tags #Apollo14 #UFODisclosure #EdgarMitchell #NASA #Roswell #ConsciousnessStudies
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