Spacebound UAP
Spacebound UAP refers to unidentified aerial/anomalous phenomena detected in space or transiting between space and Earth's atmosphere, as distinct from objects operating solely within the atmosphere or oceans. The US government and military, particularly NORAD, US Space Force, and the Defense Support Program (DSP), use the terminology Fast Walkers and Slow Walkers to classify these objects rather than "UAP" or "UFO."
Definitional Distinction
According to the FASTWALKERS video, the terms "UFO" and "UAP" as used by the US government are limited and apply specifically to:
- Phenomena operating within Earth's atmosphere
- Transmedium craft operating under the planet's oceans
By contrast, the USG — particularly NORAD and Space Force — uses entirely different designations (Fast Walkers/Slow Walkers) for objects entering or leaving Earth's atmosphere from space.
Detection Systems
Spacebound UAP are detected by:
- Defense Support Program (DSP) satellites: Infrared sensors in geosynchronous orbit detecting objects via heat signatures and reflected light
- Space-based optical sensors: Tracking systems monitoring near-Earth space
- Data fusion systems: Integration of multiple sensor platforms managed by NORAD and Space Force
Ground-based sensors generally cannot detect spacebound UAP, as confirmed in both Richard P. Oszx's 1989 paper and Bradley R. Townson's 2008 study.
Characteristics of Spacebound UAP
Based on documented detection cases, spacebound UAP exhibit:
- Extreme velocities: Objects traveling at speeds up to 22,000 mph or higher
- Course corrections: Bob Fish described a 30-degree course change indicating controlled flight
- Deep space origin: Objects entering "from the backside" of DSP satellites, suggesting they come from beyond Earth orbit
- Atmospheric transit: Capability to enter Earth's atmosphere, maneuver, and return to space
- Prolonged tracking: Some detections last nearly 40 minutes (238 DSP scans)
Historical Detection Timeline
- 1957: J. Allen Hynek disclosed that NORAD began tracking UFOs
- 1972: Defense Support Program (DSP) began systematically recording Fast Walker data
- 1976: 1976 Tehran UFO Incident confirmed tracked by DSP satellites
- 1984: Indian Ocean case - object passed within 1.8 miles of DSP satellite
- 1980s-1990s: Bob Fish witnessed DSP personnel discussing Fast Walker detections
- Present: Detection continues under US Space Force management
Classification and Terminology
The use of "Fast Walker" / "Slow Walker" terminology instead of "UAP" serves multiple purposes:
- FOIA evasion: Allows denials of "UAP" requests while maintaining separate Fast Walker classification
- Program compartmentation: TS/SCI protection limits access even among cleared personnel
- Technical specificity: Distinguishes space-transiting objects from atmospheric phenomena
Significance
The existence of spacebound UAP detected continuously for over 50 years suggests:
- Non-human or highly advanced technology with space transit capabilities
- Regular traffic between Earth and deep space by unidentified craft
- US military awareness and tracking far exceeding public disclosure
- Separate classification system more protective than standard UAP protocols