NASA Independent Study Team Report on UAP
Overview
The NASA Independent Study Team Report on UAP represents the agency's first comprehensive scientific examination of unidentified anomalous phenomena. The report analyzes UAP from an astrobiology and data science perspective, recommending enhanced data collection methodologies and calling for destigmatization of UAP reporting. The study was presented at a November 2023 House Science Committee briefing on NASA-AARO coordination.
Issuing Authority
- Agency: NASA
- Study Team: NASA Independent Study Team on UAP
- Date Issued: September 14, 2023
- Classification: Unclassified (Public Release)
- Document Type: Independent Study Report
Key Topics Covered
- Scientific framework for UAP analysis
- Data collection methodology recommendations
- Destigmatization of UAP reporting
- Integration of civilian and government data
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
- Coordination with AARO and other agencies