Ep 12. Ghost Rockets in the Sky with Micah Hanks

In season 4, episode 12 of Beyond Belief, viewers are taken on a journey through the mysterious world of ghost rockets with the guidance of Micah Hanks, a renowned researcher and author in the field of anomalous phenomena. Throughout the episode, Hanks delves into the possibility of these "ghost rockets" being extraterrestrial in origin, as well as the potential for them to be of a more earthly explanation.

As the episode begins, viewers are given an overview of what ghost rockets are - unidentified flying objects that were reportedly sighted over Scandinavia after the end of World War II. These sightings caused an uproar in the scientific community and were eventually investigated by several governments, including the US, but no definitive explanation could be reached. Hanks then leads viewers through a timeline of sightings, including a particularly memorable one in 1946, where a ghost rocket crashed on a small Swedish island called Gotska Sandön.

From there, Hanks goes on to explore various theories and hypotheses about the ghost rockets. He introduces the idea that they may have been Soviet missiles that accidentally found their way into Swedish airspace, but ultimately dismisses that possibility due to the fact that the technology behind the sightings was far too advanced for the time. Hanks also discusses the idea that the rockets were simply the result of collective mass hysteria, which he also deems unlikely.

One of the most fascinating parts of the episode comes when Hanks delves into the possibility of extraterrestrial origins for the ghost rockets. He explains that some ufologists believe that these rockets may have been a precursor to UFO sightings, and that it's entirely possible that they were the result of extraterrestrial activity. Hanks explores the idea that these sightings were the result of experimental aircraft being tested by a nearby alien civilization, giving these ghost rockets a more intergalactic explanation.

In addition to the extraterrestrial theories, Hanks also explores the more practical explanations for ghost rockets - namely, that these sightings could simply be the result of natural phenomena. He discusses the idea that the rockets could have been created by a combination of electrical phenomena and optical illusions, leading people to believe that they were witnessing something otherworldly.

Throughout the episode, Hanks uses a combination of expert interviews and historical research to guide viewers through the world of ghost rockets. He keeps the information accessible and fascinating, delivering a balanced look at the many different possibilities for these sightings. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, Beyond Belief's Ghost Rockets in the Sky with Micah Hanks is sure to leave you questioning the world around you and the mysteries it holds.