Life in the Thermosphere
The paper titled “Extraterrestrial Life in the Thermosphere: Plasmas, UAP, Pre-Life, Fourth State of Matter,” authored by several collaborators, explores a fascinating area of scientific study related to plasma phenomena in the thermosphere, a layer of Earth’s atmosphere about 200 miles above the surface.
The paper, published in February 2024, is the collaborative work of several distinguished scientists from a variety of international institutions. Rhawn Joseph, from the Astrobiology Research Center in California, leads the research team. His co-authors include Chris Impey, a renowned astronomer from the University of Arizona, Tucson, and Olivier Planchon, a researcher at the Biogéosciences Laboratory of the University of Burgundy in Dijon, France. Rosanna del Gaudio, hailing from the Department of Biology at the University of Naples Federico II in Italy, also contributed her expertise. Other notable contributors include Mohammad Abu Safa from the Department of Applied Physics at Palestine Polytechnic University in Hebron, and Aravinda R. Sumanarathna, representing the Eco Astronomy International Research Center in Tetouan, Morocco. Eric Ansbro from Space Exploration Ltd. in Ireland, David Duvall, an emeritus professor at Oklahoma State University, and Giorgio Bianciardi from the Università Degli Studi di Siena in Tuscany also played significant roles. The team further included Carl H. Gibson, emeritus at the Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, and Rudolph Schild, emeritus at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Together, these scientists brought a wide range of knowledge and perspectives to the investigation of plasma phenomena in space.
These plasma phenomena, observed during ten separate NASA space shuttle missions, have exhibited behaviors that seem lifelike. The researchers propose that these plasma structures, up to a kilometer in size, might represent a form of pre-life that could have profound implications for our understanding of life in the universe and the ongoing mystery of UFO sightings.
The paper opens with a discussion on the nature of plasmas, which are widely considered the fourth state of matter, alongside solids, liquids, and gases. Unlike the more familiar states, plasmas are composed of charged particles, including ions and free electrons. While plasmas are typically associated with phenomena like lightning or the aurora borealis, this paper focuses on large-scale plasmas found in the thermosphere, which seem to behave in ways that resemble living organisms. Filmed during ten separate NASA missions, these plasmas displayed a variety of distinct morphologies, such as cones, clouds, donuts, and spherical-cylindrical shapes. Their movement and interactions, which included accelerating, decelerating, stopping, and even following each other, gave the impression of purposeful, coordinated intelligent behavior.
One of the most striking aspects of these plasmas is their ability to change direction in flight. According to computerized analysis of their flight path trajectories, these entities demonstrated the ability to make sudden shifts in trajectory, with angles ranging from 45°, 90°, to even 180°. This kind of movement is especially significant because it contrasts sharply with the movement patterns typically associated with non-living matter, which follows predictable paths governed by inertia and gravity. These plasmas, however, exhibited complex, almost intelligent-like motion, often traveling at varying velocities from different directions before converging. In some cases, they would leave behind trails of plasma dust, further evidence of their dynamic interactions with their environment.
Throughout the study, the researchers emphasize that these plasma phenomena are not biological in the traditional sense. They hypothesize that the behaviors exhibited by these plasmas might be an early stage in the development of life. The concept of pre-life, as introduced in the paper, suggests that these plasmas could represent a kind of intermediary phase between inert matter and fully living organisms. One of the paper’s more intriguing claims is that these plasmas could, under the right conditions, potentially incorporate elements found in space, such as dust or radiation, to synthesize more complex structures, possibly leading to the formation of RNA. RNA is a key molecule in the origin of life, and the authors suggest that, although these plasmas are not living, they might demonstrate the mechanisms through which non-living matter can evolve toward life.
One particularly compelling aspect of the paper is the comparison between these modern plasma observations and historical accounts of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), often referred to as UFOs. The researchers draw parallels between the plasmas observed during these NASA missions and the so-called “Foo fighters” seen by WWII pilots. These mysterious glowing objects, which seemed to follow or even interact with aircraft, have long been a subject of speculation, and the authors suggest that these Foo fighters may have been similar plasma phenomena. This link between historical UFO sightings and modern plasma studies opens up a fascinating possibility: that many of the UFO sightings reported over the years might not represent alien spacecraft but rather these naturally occurring plasmas. Their attraction to electromagnetic fields, as demonstrated in the study, makes this hypothesis all the more plausible, especially since many UFO sightings occur near thunderstorms or other areas with intense electromagnetic activity.
The paper goes into great detail regarding the interaction of these plasmas with electromagnetic radiation. One of the more significant claims is that these plasmas appear to “feed on” electromagnetic radiation, meaning that they are not merely passive objects but actively engage with their environment. This feeding behavior was observed both in the natural environment and in controlled experimental settings. In space, plasmas were filmed congregating around satellites and other sources of electromagnetic energy, such as the Space Shuttles themselves. These behaviors suggest that these plasmas are somehow drawn to areas of high electromagnetic activity, potentially using this energy to sustain themselves or to move through space. This is another way in which these plasmas exhibit behaviors that are typically associated with living organisms, even though they are entirely non-biological.
The idea of plasmas feeding on electromagnetic energy leads naturally into the authors’ proposal that these plasmas could explain many UFO sightings, especially those involving glowing or pulsating objects. UFOs have long been described as exhibiting strange flight patterns, sudden changes in direction, and behaviors that seem to defy the laws of physics. This paper suggests that these characteristics may not be the result of advanced alien technology but rather of the inherent properties of plasmas. Plasmas, by their very nature, are responsive to electromagnetic fields, and their interactions with these fields can produce the kinds of erratic motion often attributed to UFOs. The paper also notes that astronauts and military pilots have repeatedly observed similar phenomena, some of which have been officially classified as UAP.
The paper “Extraterrestrial Life in the Thermosphere: Plasmas, UAP, Pre-Life, Fourth State of Matter” offers a perspective on both the nature of plasmas and their potential connection to UFO sightings. By documenting the behavior of these plasmas over a series of NASA missions and comparing their behavior to that of biological organisms, the researchers make a compelling case for considering plasmas as a possible precursor to life. At the same time, they offer a novel explanation for some of the most mysterious sightings of UFOs throughout history, linking these phenomena to the naturally occurring plasmas in Earth’s thermosphere.
In my view, it’s possible that these plasma phenomena could be connected to what is referred to as the Immaculate Constellation, also known as the Sphere Network. This network of intelligent spheres might be guarding Earth, operating as a kind of protective force or monitoring system within our atmosphere. The plasma-like entities observed by NASA, with their seemingly coordinated and purposeful movements, bear a resemblance to descriptions of this sphere network. The way these plasmas congregate, interact, and even exhibit what can be interpreted as “hunter-predatory” behavior could hint at a more sophisticated and potentially conscious system at work. My UFO experience with the phenomena suggests that they may not only be scientific curiosities but part of a larger, possibly NHI or interdimensional phenomenon safeguarding Earth.
