NASA scientists to discuss UFO sightings | FOX 5 Atlanta

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NASA convened a panel of 16 scientists and experts to study unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and reduce stigma around reporting such observations. The first public meeting occurred at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on May 31, 2023 and was livestreamed, with discussions focused on evaluating unclassified data and determining what data should be collected in the future. Over a nine-month period, the independent study team produced a final report released on September 14, 2023, noting that there is a limited number of high-quality observations, making firm scientific conclusions difficult, and stating there is no evidence that UAP are extraterrestrial in origin. Since then, NASA has continued to communicate about UAP research, including appointing a director of UAP research and stressing transparency and the use of AI/ML to identify rare phenomena, while keeping all analyses unclassified.

🔍 Circumstances

Event: NASA's UAP Independent Study Team held public meetings and disseminated findings to advance scientific understanding of unidentified phenomena. Date/setting: May 31, 2023 public meeting at NASA Headquarters (Washington, D.C.), approximately four hours long, livestreamed, with a post-meeting media teleconference. Composition: 16 experts across astrophysics, astrobiology, engineering, and other relevant fields, including retired astronaut Scott Kelly. Purpose: to evaluate unclassified data on UAP, discuss data collection needs, and plan future scientific approaches. Outcome: release of the final UAP Independent Study report on Sept. 14, 2023, and ongoing NASA communications about UAP research and leadership.

ℹ️ Additional Details

Key findings emphasized data scarcity and the difficulty of drawing firm conclusions from unclassified observations. The report advocated for standardized data collection, use of AI/ML for anomaly detection, and transparent dissemination of findings. NASA stated there is no evidence that UAP are extraterrestrial in origin. The agency later continued to provide coverage of UAP meetings and announced ongoing leadership for UAP research.

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