NASA Names Research Group to Study UFOs and UAPs

Are sightings of unidentified aerial objects evidence of extraterrestrial life? That’s what the government intends to find out.

Arturo Weiss

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 03:27 PM ET

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A screenshot of an unclassified U.S. Navy video of unidentified aerial phenomena. [Source: DOD]

Key Takeaways:

NASA has launched a nine-month research study into Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) to ensure aviation safety and understand their origin, distinguishing its focus from national security concerns.
The study is led by astrophysicist David Spergel and involves a 16-member team of experts, including representatives from the FAA, tasked with investigating these sightings.
While a 2021 government report acknowledged numerous unexplained UAP sightings, NASA clarifies it has currently found no evidence that these phenomena are extraterrestrial.
The findings of this independent study team are expected to be compiled into a public report and released by mid-2023.

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When UFOs (unidentified flying objects) are mentioned, some people may conjure images of little green beings, while others suspect these situations are due to human-made events. So, what’s the real story behind these sightings? That’s what NASA hopes to find out via a new nine-month research study.

The acronym UFO has been used for decades since the 1950s. Today, the U.S. government prefers to use UAP or unidentified aerial phenomena to refer to airborne objects not immediately identifiable. This acronym represents the broadest category of airborne objects reviewed for analysis.