NASA Director of UAP Research
| Director of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Research | |
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| NASA | |
| Formation | September 14, 2023 |
The Director of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Research at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) oversees investigation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The Administrator of NASA, Bill Nelson, announced the creation of the position on September 14, 2023.[1] It was created upon the recommendation of NASA's UAP independent study team.[2] Nelson stated that the identity of the person who holds this position would be kept secret to prevent harassment.[1] However, hours later, NASA announced that the position would be held by Mark McInerney.[2]
See also[edit]
- All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office
- NASA's UAP independent study team
- UFO Report (U.S. Intelligence)
References[edit]
- ^ a b Wilson, Christopher; Stableford, Dylan (September 14, 2023). "NASA says it will appoint secret UFO chief". Yahoo! News. Archived from the original on September 14, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Chang, Kenneth (September 14, 2023). "NASA Introduces New U.F.O. Research Director". The New York Times. p. A.18. Archived from the original on September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
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