Aug 15, 2025 11:11 PM
I accidentally found a rather interesting file when searching for more information on something else.
RAND's role in the evolution of Balloon and Satellite Observation Systems and Related U.S. Space Technologies
Merton E. Davies, William R. Harris (September 1988)
To give a bit of Background, RAND Corporation became a Non-profit company in 1948 from the Research ANd Development (RAND) arm of Douglas Aircraft Company(DAC). The RAND project prior to that worked on classified projects with the USAF.
Some of what was published at the time was in regards to the designs for satellite launching rockets (Such satellites at the time would of been classified as they would of been used for spying)
It can be postulated from this and other evidence (Such as the location of test launch sites etc) that the Roswell incident was likely one of the test launches for sending satellites into space. Whether it was just a preliminary test phase (Such as separation or payload recovery) or a failed launch is beyond the scope of the information given.
It is likely that a Captured V2 Rocket was used or had been reverse engineered.
Just thought it might clear the air on something that's been bugging people (no pun) for years, It does of course mean it was indeed a "spacecraft" (or the payload of one) just not from "out of this world".
RAND's role in the evolution of Balloon and Satellite Observation Systems and Related U.S. Space Technologies
Merton E. Davies, William R. Harris (September 1988)
To give a bit of Background, RAND Corporation became a Non-profit company in 1948 from the Research ANd Development (RAND) arm of Douglas Aircraft Company(DAC). The RAND project prior to that worked on classified projects with the USAF.
Quote:On February 1, 1947, Project RAND published a series of documents intended to assist contractors in preparing their on preliminary designs and analyses.
Some of what was published at the time was in regards to the designs for satellite launching rockets (Such satellites at the time would of been classified as they would of been used for spying)
It can be postulated from this and other evidence (Such as the location of test launch sites etc) that the Roswell incident was likely one of the test launches for sending satellites into space. Whether it was just a preliminary test phase (Such as separation or payload recovery) or a failed launch is beyond the scope of the information given.
It is likely that a Captured V2 Rocket was used or had been reverse engineered.
Just thought it might clear the air on something that's been bugging people (no pun) for years, It does of course mean it was indeed a "spacecraft" (or the payload of one) just not from "out of this world".