Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao has come forward claiming he saw a pair of “smooth” and “shiny” orbs flying over Texas while piloting his private plane in 2023. According to Chiao, the two mysterious spheres, each around three feet in diameter, sped by him at an estimated 20 feet away from his own aircraft.
Chiao’s account adds fuel to ongoing debates about unidentified objects in the skies. The former astronaut initially detailed the incident in December but elaborated on it recently with the New York Post. His claims have been sparked by declassified Pentagon footage of a UFO flying over a military base in the Middle East in April 2023.
Chiao’s experience has left him questioning how the orbs traveled and what their purpose was. He attributes the technology to the American military, citing concerns about secrecy and unexplained aerial phenomena in current U.S. airspace. This stance is particularly notable given recent reports of mysterious drones and balloons floating into various regions across America.
Source: https://jalopnik.com/smooth-shiny-spheres-came-right-at-nasa-astronaut-1851734089