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Inside lunar triangle, STS-48 anomaly: The footage the Pentagon has not explained | Reality Check

2026-05-26 Science & Technology
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In this episode of "Reality Check," theoretical physicist Maaneli "Max" Derakhshani returns for a fourth part of his conversation with Ross about lunar anomalies. Together, they walk through some of the most contested footage in the public UAP record frame by frame. The conversation opens on a triangular object visible in an Apollo 17 photograph, working out why the Pentagon released only a low-resolution version when a high-resolution copy sits in the March to the Moon archive. Derakhshani responds to Avi Loeb's argument the lunar UAP records are camera artifacts. He points to Edgar Mitchell stating he saw the objects with the naked eye and lays out his own analysis of the STS-48 and STS-80 footage, including the case that one object was deliberately testing its propulsion against a known weapon. Derakhshani methodically dismantles NASA's official "ice debris" explanation, while Coulthart reveals exclusive accounts from witnesses and Aboriginal communities near that remote Australian coastline and calls for NASA to answer to Congress under oath. From there, Ross and Max turn to fastwalkers logged by Defense Support Program satellites over Australia, aboriginal witness accounts of block-sized objects in the same skies and the question of whether astronauts have been quietly told never to discuss any of this. The episode closes on Mitchell's own public statement given before his death: that talking openly about what Apollo crews witnessed was treated as treason. Watch Part 1 of their discussion here: https://youtu.be/BOmrBWjyUtc?si=_PLeM1V59yAiUhho Watch Part 2 of their discussion here: https://youtu.be/qyNU8ZJbv1w?si=De_qM-ugbSc4WMd3 Watch Part 1 of their discussion here: https://youtu.be/dCMA_SItziY?si=0zWXPQuIh7NKvHXo #STS48 #STS48 #fastwalkers Disclaimer: NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-8027 for details about credit, costs and terms. Visit AmericanFinancing.net/RossCoulthart. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 CREDITS Host: Ross Coulthart Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Medick Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: Will Tomasi Research Producer: Rob Jones Editor: Anthony Diasio On "Reality Check," NewsNation Special Correspondent Ross Coulthart takes a fact-based approach to tackle everything from unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) to mysteries often missing from the headlines. More Reality Check: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcasts-newsnation/reality-check-with-ross-coulthart/ Email your questions to [email protected] NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/ CHAPTERS :00 Intro 2:32 Meet Maaneli “Max” Derakhsani 3:27 Apollo 17 mission declassified images 6:55 Is there deceit going on inside NASA? 10:47 Max responds to Avi Loeb’s remarks 17:54 Gemini crew transcripts and bogeys 19:37 STS-48 mission video 22:33 Ice particle theory 28:11 Does the beam of light come from NW AUS? 33:55 Congressional investigation needed? 40:34 Aboriginal community sightings in NW AUS 43:17 Correlation between DSP satellite data and STS-48 observations 50:30 Coincidence of timing 56:51Suppressing astronaut sighting stories 1:00:11 Final thoughts

Top Comments (10)

@KiwiDJ 2026-05-26

Max, we greatly appreciate your work. All the best to you, sir.

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@theAngel_Dani 2026-05-26

Thank you, Ross, for being a major part of the disclosure process. Keep digging!!! We love you!!!!❤

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@wayneboyle5153 2026-05-26

I think so many people have seen something by now ,like me, we just can't ignore it anymore. That's why this huge interest

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@landjmull 2026-05-27

I'm so sad that Max got let go of his job, just by speaking his truth on your channel! Good luck Max in your future endeavors!

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@Discotysk83 2026-05-26

And to everyone else who knows, NEVER keep your mouth shut! ❤

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@Jen-e-sis 2026-05-26

They’ve been telling us through movies this entire time! 👽🛸Is it really surprising 👩🏼‍🚀

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@ThePrincessinRose 2026-05-27

Please keep bringing Dr. Derakhshani on, he is brilliant!

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@_Riemi 2026-05-26

Cant understand why he lost his job, i watched the last episode of him and really dont get it what their problem is.. we live in 2026 and he said nothing explosive, such a shame! We should appreciate that he is still coming back anyway..

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@vaticinus 2026-05-27

Same triangular craft was filmed following the space shuttle, fortunately I was recording on VHS during the launch broadcast. I immediately recognized the three points of light following the shuttle because I have seen it before in person. If Ross and News Nation looks into it, I bet they can find the original tape.

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@hammer86_ 2026-05-27

STS-75 is wild. Would love to see that one discussed.

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