Philip J. Corso (1915-1998) was an American Army officer and author who gained fame later in life for his controversial book, “The Day After Roswell,” published in 1997. In this book, Corso made extraordinary claims about the U.S. government’s recovery of extraterrestrial technology from the alleged UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947, and its subsequent utilization in various military and civilian technological developments.
Corso served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1963 and held various positions, including in the Army’s Foreign Technology Division. In “The Day After Roswell,” he claimed that during his military service, he was involved in a secret project to reverse-engineer alien technology recovered from the Roswell crash. According to Corso, technologies such as fiber optics, integrated circuits, and night-vision devices were developed by studying extraterrestrial materials.
His assertions stirred considerable controversy and debate. Supporters of Corso’s claims saw him as a key whistleblower revealing hidden truths about UFOs and alien technology. Skeptics, including many ufologists and researchers, raised doubts about the accuracy of his claims, pointing to inconsistencies in his story and a lack of corroborating evidence.
The publication of “The Day After Roswell” and the subsequent media attention contributed to the ongoing public fascination with the Roswell incident and broader UFO phenomena. It sparked renewed debate over alleged government UFO cover-ups and the possibility of extraterrestrial influences on modern technology.