Commissioned
2022
Study team announced June 9, 2022.
38°52′59″N, 77°01′00″W · NASA HQ · MARY W. JACKSON BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C.
NASA UAP Independent Study
In June 2022 NASA commissioned a 16-member independent study team led by astrophysicist Dr. David Spergel to examine unidentified anomalous phenomena from a strictly scientific perspective. The team delivered its final report on September 14, 2023 — recommending a unified data pipeline, expanded use of NASA Earth observation assets, and the application of AI/ML to anomaly detection. Source: science.nasa.gov/uap.
§ Headlines · The study, distilled
Members
16
Scientists, astronauts, intelligence and data experts.
Lead
Dr. David Spergel
President, Simons Foundation. Princeton astrophysicist.
Final report
36 pages
Published Sep 14, 2023 · publicly downloadable.
Public meeting
May 31, 2023
Full 4-hour deliberation streamed live.
Stance
No conclusive evidence
Of extraterrestrial origin; data is the path forward.
§ Evidence · Reports, briefings, public meeting
Every report and presentation the Independent Study Team produced.
15
Total records
6
Locally archived
8
PDF documents
0
Catalog gateways
NASA UAP Independent Study Team — Final Report
The 36-page final report of the NASA UAP Independent Study Team (Sep 2023). Recommends a unified data-collection strategy, expanded use of NASA Earth-observing assets, and AI/ML for anomaly detection. Led by astrophysicist David Spergel.
UAP Independent Study Team — Terms of Reference
Signed charter establishing the UAP Independent Study Team. Defines scope, deliverables, and the 9-month study period (June 2022 → Mar 2023).
Public Meeting Agenda — May 31, 2023
Agenda for the NASA UAP Independent Study Team public meeting held May 31 2023. Lists every team member presentation and topic.
Federal Register Notice — UAP Public Meeting
Official Federal Register notice announcing the NASA UAP Independent Study Team public meeting and inviting public participation.
Media Briefing: UAP Independent Study Report (Sep 14, 2023)
NASA holds a media briefing to discuss the findings of the UAP Independent Study Team Report. Administrator Bill Nelson opens; study lead David Spergel presents findings.
NASA UAP Telecon — Pre-meeting Briefing
Pre-meeting press telecon held ahead of the May 31 2023 UAP Independent Study Team public meeting.
UAP Independent Study Team Public Meeting (May 31, 2023)
Full 4-hour public meeting of the NASA UAP Independent Study Team. Each panellist presents their analysis tasking; Q&A from press and public.
UAP Study Team — Public Meeting Group Photo
Group photo of the NASA UAP Independent Study Team at the May 31 2023 public meeting at NASA HQ.
UAP Final Report — Cover
Cover image of the UAP Independent Study Team final report (Sep 2023). Northern hemisphere of earth, deep black background.
NASA UAP Independent Study Team — Final Report (Sep 2023)
The 36-page final report of the NASA UAP Independent Study Team.
UAP Independent Study Team — Terms of Reference
Signed charter establishing the UAP Independent Study Team.
Public Meeting Agenda — May 31, 2023
Agenda for the NASA UAP Independent Study Team public meeting.