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Scott Cassell

Could unexplained objects be hiding in Earth’s orbit? And is the Baltic Sea Anomaly far stranger than skeptics have claimed? In this fascinating conversation recorded at Contact in the Desert, I sit down with legendary explorer Dennis Åsberg, discoverer of the Baltic Sea Anomaly, along with astronomer Dr. Beatriz Villarroel of the VASCO Project. Topics include: • New developments surrounding the Baltic Sea Anomaly • Why Dennis believes the object is not a natural geological formation • The discovery of the 1916 Russian submarine Som • Mysterious equipment failures during anomaly expeditions • Dr. Villarroel’s search for disappearing stars • Unexplained transient objects appearing on astronomical plates • Correlations between UFO reports, nuclear activity, and astronomical anomalies • Evidence suggesting highly reflective objects in Earth orbit • The challenges scientists face when researching controversial subjects • The future of civilian-led UFO and anomaly investigations Dennis Åsberg is the co-founder of Ocean X Team and became internationally known after discovering the Baltic Sea Anomaly in 2011. Dr. Beatriz Villarroel is an astronomer and lead researcher of the VASCO Project, which investigates unexplained astronomical transients and disappearing objects in historical sky surveys. This discussion explores one of the most intriguing intersections of ocean exploration, astronomy, and the UFO mystery.

Dennis Åsberg BIO

Dr. Beatriz Villarroel BIO