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The COMETA report is a formal analysis that specifically investigated UFO sightings, concluding that while most have earthly origins, a small percentage represent unknown flying machines as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the report evaluated these sightings to determine that the extraterrestrial hypothesis was the most logical explanation for the unexplained cases [4] and [5].
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claimThe COMETA report concluded that while most U.F.O. sightings had meteorological or earthly origins, a small percentage appeared to involve 'completely unknown flying machines with exceptional performances that are guided by a natural or artificial intelligence.'
claimThe COMETA report concluded that a small percentage of U.F.O. sightings involved 'completely unknown flying machines with exceptional performances that are guided by a natural or artificial intelligence.'
referenceIn 1999, a group of retired French generals, scientists, and space experts known as COMETA produced a ninety-page report titled 'Les OVNI et la Défense: À Quoi Doit-On Se Préparer?' ('U.F.O.s and Defense: For What Must We Prepare Ourselves?'), which analyzed U.F.O. reports, radar data, and photographic evidence.
claimThe COMETA report determined that 'the extraterrestrial hypothesis' was the most logical explanation for the small percentage of U.F.O. sightings that could not be explained by other means.
claimThe COMETA report concluded that while the vast majority of U.F.O. sightings could be traced to meteorological or earthly origins, a small percentage appeared to involve "completely unknown flying machines with exceptional performances that are guided by a natural or artificial intelligence," leading the authors to determine that "the extraterrestrial hypothesis" was the most logical explanation.