Field report
The Black Knight Satellite
Overview
Alleged ancient alien satellite orbiting Earth, transmitting signals for thousands of years. Originates from various unrelated stories and misinterpreted data.
Investigation
The 'satellite' is a composite of several unrelated incidents, including a 1960s space debris sighting and misinterpreted radio signals. There is no scientific evidence of its existence.
Why it matters
A prominent example of space-related conspiracy theories, demonstrating how disparate pieces of information can be woven into a compelling, yet unfounded, narrative.
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