What religion in 1950 and 1960 believed in aliens?

In the 1950s and 1960s, the Nation of Islam gained attention for its beliefs that included the existence of extraterrestrial beings. Leaders like Elijah Muhammad taught that these beings, referred to as "the Mother Ship," had a significant role in the fate of humanity and were seen as part of a broader cosmic narrative. This belief system attracted followers who were interested in both spirituality and the implications of advanced technology and interstellar life.