Agile Pedestrians or Rapid Striders: A Focus on Swift Foot Travelers

In the realm of the unexplained, Fastwalkers hold a unique place. These unidentified flying objects, often moving at speeds that defy conventional physics, have captured the attention of scientists, military personnel, and amateur skywatchers alike.

The origins of the term 'Fastwalker' can be traced back to the 1980s, when it was allegedly coined by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The name reflects the seemingly otherworldly nature of these objects, which move across the sky at breathtaking speeds, with some estimates suggesting velocities exceeding tens of thousands of kilometers per hour.

The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), a secret Pentagon program that investigated UFO sightings from 2007 to 2012, reportedly included Fastwalkers in their investigations. However, the specific experts who have addressed the Fastwalker phenomena are not easily identifiable in search results.

Two such experts who have dedicated their time to studying Fastwalkers are Dr. Jacques Vallée, a renowned French computer scientist, ufologist, and author, and Dr. Richard Haines, a former NASA research scientist and Chief Scientist for the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP). Their works delve into the study of UFOs and their potential impact on aviation safety.

Reports of Fastwalkers have been documented across different time periods and geographical locations. In fact, in 2016, the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) received over 5,000 reports of UFO sightings in the United States alone. These sightings have not only been reported by civilians but also by military personnel and government agencies around the world.

Intriguingly, some UFO sightings have been recorded on radar, indicating the presence of a physical object in the airspace. This physicality adds another layer to the mystery, as the technology behind Fastwalkers remains a complete enigma.

The U.S. Department of Defense officially released three declassified videos of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in 2020, further fuelling public interest in the subject. Books like "UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies, and Realities" by John B. Alexander and "Beyond UFOs: The Science of Consciousness and Contact with Non-Human Intelligence" delve deeper into the Fastwalker phenomenon, examining them in the context of consciousness and non-human intelligence.

Meanwhile, "From Flying Saucers to UAPs: The Evolution of UFO Terminology" provides a historical perspective, discussing the various names used for unidentified flying objects over the years, including UFOs, UAPs, and potentially Exotic Vessels. "UFOs and Government: A Historical Inquiry" by Michael Swords, Robert Powell, et al. also includes Fastwalkers as one category of unidentified flying objects.

As the study of Fastwalkers continues, the mystery surrounding these enigmatic objects remains unsolved. Whether they are products of extraterrestrial technology, advanced human technology, or something entirely different, one thing is certain: Fastwalkers continue to captivate our imaginations and push the boundaries of our understanding.