Aliases
MUFONMUNMidwest UFO Network (original name, 1969-1973)Mutual UFO Network Inc.
Disambiguation
NOT to be confused with other UFO organizations (NICAP, APRO); MUFON is the largest civilian UFO investigative organization globally.
Stats
mentions3
documents1
Organization
ngoUSfounded: 1969
Enrichment
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- Mutual UFO Network — WikipediaWikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Established May 31, 1969 in Quincy, Illinois
- Originally Midwest UFO Network; renamed 1973
- 4,000+ members in 43+ countries and all 50 US states
- 140,000+ case reports in database
- Mission: scientific study of UFOs for benefit of humanity
- MUFON Through the Ages — MUFON OfficialMUFON▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Founded by Walt Andrus and Dr. Allen Utke
- Established observer network for grassroots UFO documentation
- Annual symposiums began in 1970
- Field Investigator's Manual published 1971
- 38 states represented by 1974
- Largest civilian UFO investigative group — Guinness World RecordsGuinness World Records▎ high· 2026-05-14
- MUFON recognized as world's largest civilian UFO investigative organization
- Over 500 field investigators worldwide
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MUFON
Description (EN)
Low-signal entity — referenced 6 time(s) across 4 document(s). No external enrichment performed (criteria: ≥3 mentions). Use the page references below for raw context.
Descrição (PT-BR)
Entidade de baixo sinal — referenciada 6 vez(es) em 4 documento(s). Sem enriquecimento externo (critério: ≥3 menções). Use as referências de páginas abaixo para contexto bruto.