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NASA's Scientific Framework for UAP Research

May 28, 2026 · Alan E. Keene

Following the 2023 independent study team report, NASA has integrated UAP research into its broader science mission directorate. The focus remains on data quality and the application of machine learning to eliminate "chaff" from observational data.

NASA's involvement signals a shift toward a transparent, civilian-led scientific inquiry into phenomena that were previously the exclusive domain of the intelligence community.