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'''Immaculate Constellation''' (also written as '''IMMACULATE CONSTELLATION''') is a reported [[unacknowledged Special Access Program]] (USAP) within the [[United States Department of Defense|United States government]], allegedly focused on collecting high-quality data on [[Unidentified aerial phenomena|unidentified aerial phenomena]] (UAP). Investigative journalist [[Michael Shellenberger]] has described the program as leveraging advanced sensor platforms to collect visual, electromagnetic, thermal, and other observational data, ensuring a secure chain of custody through government equities.<ref>{{cite news |title=What is the Pentagon’s alleged ‘Immaculate Constellation’ program? |work=Yahoo News |date=October 9, 2024 |url=https://news.yahoo.com/news/pentagon-alleged-immaculate-constellation-program-204025015.html |access-date=November 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Structure and ~~Purpose~~ ==

== Structure and purpose ==

Immaculate Constellation is said to function by integrating highly sensitive data from a variety of collection systems, including [[satellite imagery]], [[signals intelligence]] (SIGINT), and other classified sources. By utilizing advanced [[sensor platform]]s, the program purportedly ensures the highest possible quality of UAP-related data, including video, radar, and thermal imaging.<ref>{{cite news |last=Whiteside |first=Steph |title=What is the Pentagon’s alleged ‘Immaculate Constellation’ program? |work=NewsNation |date=November 13, 2024 |url=https://www.newsnationnow.com/space/ufo/what-is-immaculate-constellation/ |access-date=November 15, 2024}}</ref>

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== Disclosure ==

The existence of Immaculate Constellation came to public attention following revelations about the [[Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program]] (AATIP) and the [[Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program]] (AAWSAP). Although ~~the~~ details ~~surrounding its disclosure~~ remain unclear, journalists like [[Michael Shellenberger]] have reported on whistleblower testimony and leaked documents that suggest the program has been active for years.<ref>{{cite news |title=What is the Pentagon’s alleged ‘Immaculate Constellation’ program? |work=Yahoo News |date=October 9, 2024}}</ref>

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>{{cite news |title=What is the Pentagon’s alleged ‘Immaculate Constellation’ program? |work=Yahoo News |date=October 9, 2024}}</ref>

Critics argue that the program’s secrecy raises ethical and legal questions about transparency and accountability, particularly in light of public interest in UAP phenomena and the potential implications of contact with [[non-human intelligence]]. The program’s disclosure has sparked debates about the balance between national security and the public’s right to know about such sensitive topics.

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 '''Immaculate Constellation''' (also written as '''IMMACULATE CONSTELLATION''') is a reported [[unacknowledged Special Access Program]] (USAP) within the [[United States Department of Defense|United States government]], allegedly focused on collecting high-quality data on [[Unidentified aerial phenomena|unidentified aerial phenomena]] (UAP). Investigative journalist [[Michael Shellenberger]] has described the program as leveraging advanced sensor platforms to collect visual, electromagnetic, thermal, and other observational data, ensuring a secure chain of custody through government equities.<ref>{{cite news |title=What is the Pentagon’s alleged ‘Immaculate Constellation’ program? |work=Yahoo News |date=October 9, 2024 |url=https://news.yahoo.com/news/pentagon-alleged-immaculate-constellation-program-204025015.html |access-date=November 15, 2024}}</ref>
-== Structure and Purpose ==
+== Structure and purpose ==
 Immaculate Constellation is said to function by integrating highly sensitive data from a variety of collection systems, including [[satellite imagery]], [[signals intelligence]] (SIGINT), and other classified sources. By utilizing advanced [[sensor platform]]s, the program purportedly ensures the highest possible quality of UAP-related data, including video, radar, and thermal imaging.<ref>{{cite news |last=Whiteside |first=Steph |title=What is the Pentagon’s alleged ‘Immaculate Constellation’ program? |work=NewsNation |date=November 13, 2024 |url=https://www.newsnationnow.com/space/ufo/what-is-immaculate-constellation/ |access-date=November 15, 2024}}</ref>
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 == Disclosure ==
-The existence of Immaculate Constellation came to public attention following revelations about the [[Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program]] (AATIP) and the [[Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program]] (AAWSAP). Although the details surrounding its disclosure remain unclear, journalists like [[Michael Shellenberger]] have reported on whistleblower testimony and leaked documents that suggest the program has been active for years.<ref>{{cite news |title=What is the Pentagon’s alleged ‘Immaculate Constellation’ program? |work=Yahoo News |date=October 9, 2024}}</ref>
+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>{{cite news |title=What is the Pentagon’s alleged ‘Immaculate Constellation’ program? |work=Yahoo News |date=October 9, 2024}}</ref>
 Critics argue that the program’s secrecy raises ethical and legal questions about transparency and accountability, particularly in light of public interest in UAP phenomena and the potential implications of contact with [[non-human intelligence]]. The program’s disclosure has sparked debates about the balance between national security and the public’s right to know about such sensitive topics.