Despite claims by some that an alien craft called the Black Knight Satellite orbits Earth, NASA maintains that any photographic “evidence” merely depicts space debris. The conspiracy theory surrounding the Black Knight Satellite has persisted for decades, fueled by various alleged sightings and events.

The premise of the theory suggests that an extraterrestrial spacecraft has orbited Earth since ancient times, with some believers accusing NASA and governments of covering up its existence. However, experts assert that these claims stem from misunderstandings of space debris and radio signals.

Supporters of the theory cite historical events as evidence, such as Nikola Tesla’s purported reception of strange radio transmissions in 1899 and Norwegian engineer Jørgen Hals’ discovery of Long Delayed Echoes in 1927. Additionally, claims made by UFO researcher Donald Keyhoe in 1954 and subsequent incidents, including radar detections and alleged sightings, have contributed to the theory’s popularity.

The modern iteration of the theory was formulated by science fiction writer Duncan Lunan in 1973, who proposed that the Black Knight Satellite was responsible for various phenomena and communicated messages from an alien race. However, Lunan later distanced himself from the theory, denouncing it as nonsense.

NASA has consistently refuted the claims surrounding the Black Knight Satellite, providing explanations for supposed evidence, such as the thermal blanket photographed during a space shuttle mission in 1998. Despite these explanations, fervent believers continue to uphold the theory, refusing to accept conventional interpretations of the evidence.