Science and methods

NASA’s approach to studying UAP

Explore the independent study team’s report and the questions it raises about collecting useful data.

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NASA published the independent study team’s final report on September 14, 2023. Its recommendations address how data and scientific methods can improve future UAP research. Read it as a study of research methods and data needs.

Source: NASA: UAP independent study ↗

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  1. pdf · National Aeronautics and Space Administration

    NASA Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Independent Study Team — Final Report

    Final report of NASA's 16-member independent study team chaired by David Spergel, examining how NASA can apply scientific tools and open data to the study of UAP. Recommends crowdsourced reporting, integration with civilian aviation safety data, and an end to stigma.