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A Cultural History of Art Bell

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Robert Bigelow

Robert Bigelow

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Robert Bigelow (born May 12, 1945) is a billionaire entrepreneur, founder of Bigelow Aerospace, and a leading private funder of UFO and paranormal research through the National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS). As a guest on late-night radio, he has discussed his purchase of Skinwalker Ranch, his development of expandable space station modules for NASA, and his public statements affirming his belief in an extraterrestrial presence engaging Earth.

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Episode thumbnail for July 27, 1999: Space Travel - Robert Bigelow | Madalyn Murray O'Hare - James Napier

July 27, 1999: Space Travel - Robert Bigelow | Madalyn Murray O'Hare - James Napier

Jul 27, 1999
2h 35m
James Napier reveals a private Madalyn Murray O'Hare conversation, and Robert Bigelow makes his radio debut to discuss space travel and private aerospace after Father Malachi Martin's death. Art opens with the news of Father Malachi Martin's passing, honoring the exorcist and papal advisor as a singular figure who e...
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Episode thumbnail for March 17, 2007: Space Ventures and the Paranormal - Robert Bigelow

March 17, 2007: Space Ventures and the Paranormal - Robert Bigelow

Mar 17, 2007
2h 38m
Art Bell welcomes billionaire entrepreneur Robert Bigelow of Bigelow Aerospace for an in-depth look at the private space industry. Bigelow, who launched the Genesis 1 spacecraft in July 2006, reveals that Genesis 2 is scheduled to launch from Russia the week of April 19th. Art shares exclusive photographs from his p...