Record 210 · September 2023
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Independent Study Team Final Report
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) · United States
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The report finds that UAP are not a priority for NASA but that the agency can advance understanding through rigorous, evidence-based methods, improved data collection (including from civilian and commercial sources), sensor calibration, AI/machine learning for anomaly detection, and reducing stigma around reporting. It recommends NASA appoint a UAP research director and leverage Earth-observing satellites, historical datasets, and partnerships with agencies like the FAA. The study does not review or assess specific past UAP incidents, crash retrievals, or claims of non-human intelligence or biologics; it focuses on establishing a robust scientific framework for future observations and explicitly avoids speculation on extraterrestrial origins in the absence of data.
Public file: NASA
