Sept. 14 (UPI) — NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced on Thursday the appointment of a director to lead the agency’s investigation into unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). Nelson, speaking during a livestream event on an independent study team’s report, emphasized that while no evidence of extraterrestrial origins was found, the report highlights the need for further exploration and understanding of these mysterious phenomena.
“We don’t know what these UAP are, but we’re going to try to find out. We will be transparent about what we do find. Whatever we find we’re going to tell you,” said Nelson.
Nelson expressed NASA’s commitment to delving into the world of discovery by taking concrete action to investigate UAP. He also mentioned the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in searching for anomalies in the skies.
The appointed director of UAP research has already been chosen, but their identity will remain undisclosed, according to NASA’s Nicola Fox.
Dr. David Spergel, chair of the independent study team, stated that with rigorous methodology and public engagement, NASA can contribute to the government’s efforts in understanding UAP.
“The current approach to UAP data collection has resulted in limited data. Once we have a comprehensive data set, AI and other tools will aid in our understanding of UAP,” Spergel explained.
Dr. Daniel Evans, a member of the UAP study team, emphasized the significance of understanding UAPs for enhancing situational awareness and addressing potential safety concerns in the airspace.
In its statement, NASA clarified that the report focuses on guiding the collection and study of future UAP data, leveraging data, technology, and scientific tools.
NASA held a hearing in May to present the findings of a seven-month investigation into UAPs. During the hearing, witnesses, including naval aviators, described UAP objects moving at high speeds without discernible means of propulsion.
NASA’s independent study team, which was commissioned in 2022, consists of experts such as former astronaut Scott Kelly and Warren Randolph, deputy executive director of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Accident Investigation and Prevention for Aviation Safety department.
Although NASA does not actively search for UAPs, it provides collected data through satellites and other sources to researchers. The agency defines UAPs as observations of events in the sky that cannot be identified as aircraft or known natural phenomena.
The aim of the independent study team’s report is to examine UAPs from a scientific standpoint and create a roadmap for utilizing data and scientific tools to advance understanding in this field.
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