alien probe

Spacecraft from elsewhere

A probe sent by extraterrestrial beings to explore other worlds, a staple of science fiction and UFO speculation: Some theorize that UFOs are alien probes rather than crewed spacecraft.

The term also appears in abduction narratives, where it refers to instruments aliens allegedly use to examine human subjects—often with uncomfortable anal connotations that have made the concept a recurring joke: The alien probe sketch was the highlight of the episode.

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close encounter · transmission · radio signal · signal · antenna · deep space · outer space · Voyager · interstellar · scan · beacon · abduction · crop circles · contact · first contact · SETI · radar · unknown

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origin

alien probeindigenous craft

Traditional art by locals

direction of observation

alien proberadio telescope

Astronomical receiver for cosmic waves

Hubble telescope

origin/source

alien probemilitary drone

Unmanned combat aircraft

spy satellite · weather balloon · reconnaissance aircraft

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG