The video was first leaked to independent researchers in early 2024 before being officially cataloged by the archive. According to technical metadata associated with the file, the footage was captured using a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) camera mounted on an aircraft. The "22" in the filename typically denotes the sequence number within a larger batch of declassified or leaked evidentiary files. Visual Content Analysis
The footage, which lasts approximately three minutes, shows a metallic, spherical object performing maneuvers that appear to defy conventional physics: GEXP-22.mp4
: At the 1:45 mark, the object appears to dip below the ocean surface and re-emerge without losing velocity or creating a significant splash. The video was first leaked to independent researchers
The file has sparked a range of interpretations: Scientific and Public Reaction
: Aerospace experts have used the file to highlight gaps in domestic airspace monitoring, regardless of the object's origin. Ongoing Investigation
: Radar data synced with the video suggests the object was "invisible" to standard tracking systems, only appearing on thermal sensors. Scientific and Public Reaction