Project Serpo Alien Exchange
Project Serpo: The Secret Human-Alien Exchange Program
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"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…" This famous phrase might be rooted in fiction, but a similar, lesser-known story has sparked intrigue and speculation for decades. The tale of Project Serpo begins not in a fictional universe, but on a distant planet within the Zeta Reticuli system, approximately 40 light-years from Earth. The planet, known as Serpo, is said to be home to EBE1 (Extraterrestrial Biological Entity 1), the only surviving occupant of the UFO that crashed near Roswell, New Mexico, in May 1947.
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EBE1 was reportedly captured by the U.S. military and remained in their custody until his death in 1952. Before his passing, EBE1 worked tirelessly on developing a communication device to contact his home planet, Serpo. Although he was unsuccessful in achieving contact during his lifetime, the U.S. military took over his efforts. Later in 1952, they succeeded in establishing communication with Serpo, marking the beginning of an extraordinary exchange program that would last for over a decade.
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The Project Serpo exchange was an ambitious and unprecedented plan. In 1964, with the approval of President John F. Kennedy, an agreement was made between Earth and the inhabitants of Serpo. Ten men and two women from Earth would travel to Serpo to live among the alien race, while the exchange was set to occur at Holloman Air Force Base on April 24, 1964. However, for unknown reasons, the initial exchange was delayed when the Serpo inhabitants arrived, retrieved the remains of their fallen, and abruptly left. The exchange was finally completed in July of the following year.
According to the reported accounts, the journey to Serpo was not without complications. One of the twelve Earth participants died during the voyage for undisclosed reasons. Upon arrival, the remaining nine astronauts encountered a harsh environment with an average temperature of 107 degrees Fahrenheit and a planet illuminated by two suns. Although the original plan was for the exchange to last 10 years, it ended up extending to 13 years due to discrepancies in the EBEN (the extraterrestrial race's) calendar and Serpo's 40-hour days.
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Tragically, not all members of the Earth team made it back. Of the original 12, only five returned to Earth in 1978. Two opted to remain on Serpo, while two others succumbed to radiation exposure, and one died during the voyage to the alien planet. Upon their return, the surviving team members were placed in isolation for a year, during which a 3,000-page report was compiled, detailing their experiences. Eventually, they were reintegrated into the general population, with the last surviving member passing away in 2002.
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Project Serpo has since become a focal point for investigators and conspiracy theorists alike, all seeking to uncover the truth behind this alleged human-alien exchange. As with many stories involving extraterrestrials and UFOs, the U.S. government continues to deny any involvement or truth to the claims. Yet, for those who believe, the question remains: could the truth be out there?
