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 on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) to improve aviation safety and scientifically determine the nature and origin of these objects.
Unlike other government efforts primarily focused on national security, NASA's study centers on ensuring the safety of aircraft operations by identifying potential threats posed by UAPs.
The study is led by astrophysicist David Spergel and involves a 16-member team of experts from diverse scientific fields, including computational science, astrophysics, and aerospace, with active involvement from the FAA.
NASA's findings will be compiled into a public report, expected in mid-2023, which aims to lay the groundwork for future UAP research for NASA and other organizations.

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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.