Editing Immaculate Constellation (section)

== Disclosure ==
The existence of Immaculate Constellation came to public attention in 2024 following revelations about the [[Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program]] (AATIP) and the [[Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program]] (AAWSAP). Although details remain unclear, journalists like [[Michael Shellenberger]] have reported on whistleblower testimony and leaked documents that suggest the program has been active for years.<ref name="YahooNews" />

Speculation about the origins of "Immaculate Constellation" predates its public revelation, with reports suggesting that the term was used in classified contexts as early as 2004. Analysis of Google Trends data revealed that searches for the term in all capital letters often originated near military installations and intelligence agency facilities.<ref name="Reddit1" />

A full anonymous report from the [[Michael Shellenberger|Shellenberger]] alleged whistleblower was released by [[U.S. Representative]] [[Nancy Mace]] in November 2024.<ref name="MaceReport">{{cite web |title=Whistleblower report |url=https://mace.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/mace.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/Cannon%20212_20241113_154539.pdf |work=Mace House of Representatives |date=November 13, 2024 |access-date=November 15, 2024}}</ref>

The secrecy surrounding Immaculate Constellation reflects broader debates about [[government suppression of UFO information|government secrecy]] in UAP research and the challenges of balancing [[national security]] with public interest in [[unidentified aerial phenomena]] (UAP) and potential contact with [[non-human intelligence]] (NHI). Critics argue that such programs may hinder transparency, while supporters emphasize the need for confidentiality to safeguard sensitive data.