Is NASA blurring their photos? What could be hiding on the moon? | Reality Check

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February 3, 2026
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interviewTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10

Summary

The encounter involves Dr. Manoly Max Derek Shani, a theoretical physicist and philosopher, discussing potential artificial structures on the moon. He believes there is a greater than 50% chance that such structures exist based on NASA's photographs. Shani mentions a recent heat anomaly discovered on the moon's far side, which is 20 times warmer than its surroundings, and the discovery of single-walled carbon nanotubes in lunar soil, suggesting possible artificial origins. He argues that these findings warrant further investigation. The impact of this encounter is Shani's belief that there is significant evidence for extraterrestrial technology, leading to a desire for more exploration and transparency from NASA regarding these anomalies.

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Executive Summary

The discussion centers on the potential existence of artificial structures on the moon, supported by various scientific claims and anomalies. The secrecy surrounding NASA's findings and the implications of national security are also explored.

Primary Revelation

There are artificial structures on the moon, with a probability greater than 50%.

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Manoly Max Derek Shani
scientistpro disclosure
CO2 CoalitionJohn Bell Institute for the Foundations of PhysicsFoundational Questions InstituteScientific Coalition for UAP StudiesSociety for Planetary SETI Research
PhD in the foundations of physicsPostdoctoral fellow at Rutgers UniversityMember of multiple scientific coalitions

I would put that probability at greater than 50% at least if I'm being conservative.

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Dr. John Brandenburg
program managerunknown
Clementine mission

The Clementine mission was a photo reconnaissance mission basically to check out if someone was building bases on the moon that we didn't know about.

Clementine missionmodern (1994 to 1994)confirmed

Managed by: NASA

High-resolution imaging of the moon's surface.

non human intelligencespecific

There are artificial structures on the moon, with a probability greater than 50%.

Source: Manoly Max Derek Shani
coverupspecific

NASA's Clementine mission was a photo reconnaissance mission to check for bases on the moon.

Source: Dr. John Brandenburgg
otherspecific
+1 Corroborators

NASA can classify discoveries for national security reasons.

Source: Ross Colt
non human intelligencespecific

The discovery of carbon nanotubes on the moon could indicate extraterrestrial technology.

Source: Manoly Max Derek Shani
scientificspecific

The heat anomaly on the lunar backside is significantly warmer than the surrounding area.

Source: Manoly Max Derek Shani
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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10