VAN TASSEL

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Disambiguation: George Wellington Van Tassel (1910–1978), aerospace engineer and UFO contactee. Distinct from other Van Tassel family members; no significant contemporary confusion with other aerospace or UFO figures of the same surname.

George Wellington Van Tassel (March 12, 1910 – February 9, 1978) was an American aeronautical engineer and aircraft mechanic who worked for major aerospace contractors including Douglas Aircraft, Hughes Aircraft, and Lockheed from 1930 to 1947, eventually achieving the position of Top Flight Inspector at Hughes. In 1947, he relocated to the Mojave Desert near Giant Rock, California, where he established an airport, restaurant, and dude ranch. Beginning in 1952, Van Tassel claimed to have received telepathic contact from extraterrestrials, primarily attributed to a group called the Ashtar Command and a being from Venus. These alleged encounters inspired him to found The Ministry of Universal Wisdom and The College of Universal Wisdom, and to undertake construction of the Integratron—a domed wooden structure he claimed was designed for anti-gravity research, time travel, and human rejuvenation. Van Tassel organized the annual Giant Rock Interplanetary Spacecraft Convention from 1953 to 1971, which attracted approximately 10,000 attendees at its peak in 1959. He authored several works including I Rode a Flying Saucer (1952/1955) and died suddenly of a heart attack on February 9, 1978.

Enriquecimento (PT-BR)

Desambiguação: George Wellington Van Tassel (1910–1978), aerospace engineer and UFO contactee. Distinct from other Van Tassel family members; no significant contemporary confusion with other aerospace or UFO figures of the same surname.

George Wellington Van Tassel (12 de março de 1910 – 9 de fevereiro de 1978) foi um engenheiro aeronáutico e mecânico de aviões americano que trabalhou para grandes empresas de aeroespacial, incluindo Douglas Aircraft, Hughes Aircraft e Lockheed, de 1930 a 1947, eventualmente alcançando a posição de Inspetor de Voo Sênior na Hughes. Em 1947, ele se mudou para o Deserto de Mojave perto de Giant Rock, Califórnia, onde estabeleceu um aeroporto, restaurante e rancho de turismo. A partir de 1952, Van Tassel afirmou ter recebido contato telepático de extraterrestres, principalmente atribuído a um grupo chamado Comando Ashtar e um ser de Vênus. Esses alegados encontros o inspiraram a fundar The Ministry of Universal Wisdom (O Ministério da Sabedoria Universal) e The College of Universal Wisdom (A Faculdade da Sabedoria Universal), além de empreender a construção do Integratron—uma estrutura de cúpula de madeira que ele afirmava ter sido projetada para pesquisa de anti-gravidade, viagem no tempo e rejuvenescimento humano. Van Tassel organizou a Giant Rock Interplanetary Spacecraft Convention (Convenção de Naves Interplanetárias de Giant Rock) anualmente de 1953 a 1971, que atraiu aproximadamente 10.000 participantes em seu apogeu em 1959. Ele escreveu vários trabalhos, incluindo I Rode a Flying Saucer (Eu Voei em um Disco Voador) (1952/1955) e morreu subitamente de infarto em 9 de fevereiro de 1978.

External Sources

• George Van Tassel · Wikipedia · reliability: high — Born March 12, 1910 in Jefferson, Ohio; died February 9, 1978; Top Flight Inspector at Hughes Aircraft; worked for Douglas Aircraft, Hughes, and Lockheed 1930–1947; Claimed alien contact from Venus in 1952; received messages from Ashtar Command; Founded The Ministry of Universal Wisdom and The College of Universal Wisdom; Hosted Giant Rock Interplanetary Spacecraft Convention 1953–1971 (peak 10,000 attendees in 1959); Constructed the Integratron for anti-gravity and time travel research; Published 'I Rode a Flying Saucer' (1952/1955) and other works
• Van Tassel, George W. (1910–1978) · Encyclopedia.com · reliability: high — Born March 11, 1910 in Jefferson, Ohio; died February 9, 1978 from sudden heart attack; Left aerospace industry in 1947 to live in Mojave Desert; Claimed psychic messages from Ashtar Command beginning 1952; Organized annual Giant Rock Space Convention near Yucca Valley, California; Constructed Integratron for anti-gravity and time travel development
• New Film Tells the Story of George Van Tassel and His UFO-Inspired "Integratron" · Smithsonian Magazine · reliability: high — Aeronautical engineer and aviation professional with extensive aerospace industry experience; UFO contactee claiming encounters beginning 1952; Constructed Integratron based on claimed extraterrestrial instructions; Hosted major UFO conventions attracting thousands of attendees

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