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In parallel, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) undertook an Independent Study to evaluate how it can
contribute to ongoing government efforts. The report, released
in September 2023 focused on how best to collect future UAP
data to advance their scientific study.33 It also defines a mul-
tifaceted approach to the scientific study of UAPs, acknowl-
edging the need for collaboration across different sectors and
disciplines. Similar to the AARO report, the Independent Study
Team’s review of unclassified government documents found no
evidence of extraterrestrial activity. Following the release of the
report, NASA announced the creation of the position of Director
of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Research to further
study and coordinate research efforts pertaining to UAPs.
The incursion of four high-altitude balloons into North Ameri-
can airspace in early 2023 prompted President Biden to ask the
U.S. intelligence community to take a closer look at the UAP
issue. He directed an interagency team to study the broader
policy implications for detection, analysis and disposition of
unidentified aerial objects that pose either safety or security
risks. The President also announced his staff would engage
with their relevant foreign counterparts in order to share infor-
mation and try to gain their perspectives as well.34
Lastly, the Safe Airspace for Americans Act35 was introduced
in the House of Representatives in January 2024. The bill pro-
poses that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) develop
procedures for reporting, collecting, storing, inve stigating and
analyzing UAP incidents. The legislation also seeks to protect
witnesses—who report sightings of UAPs—from adverse con-
sequences such as medical disqualification, or reprisals from
employers or the government based solely on their reporting
of UAPs.
Mexico
Most reports of UAP sightings in Mexico come through media
outlets, independent researchers and social media platforms,
which play a significant role in documenting and spreading
information about such events. While there is no dedicated,
official government agency in Mexico for UAP reporting, there
have been instances of government engagement. In Sep-
tember 2023, the Mexican Congress held hearings on UAPs,
including a presentation by Jaime Maussan on mummified
bodies of extraterrestrials. This evidence was later debunked
by Mexican scientists.36 The legislative assembly was holding
hearings to discuss the U.S. government’s actions and policies
regarding UAPs.37
Chile
The SEFAA (Sección de Estudios de Fenómenos Aéreos
Anómalos, or Section for the Study of Anomalous Aerial Phe-
nomena),38 serves as the official body in Chile responsible for
collecting, analyzing and scientifically studying UAPs. It oper-
ates within the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC)
of the Chilean Air Force. The primary mission of the SEFAA is to
gather information on UAP sightings reported by airline crews or
the general public. This information is analyzed to assess any po-
tential risks to the safety of air operations and national security.
One notable aspect of SEFAA’s operations is its commitment
to transparency and accessibility. The organization makes its
findings and information regarding UAPs available to the public,
aiming to foster openness and understanding of these phenom-
ena. SEFAA publishes monthly reports detailing the cases it has
received, investigated, and closed, allowing interested individu-
als to stay informed about its activities.39
Global Perspectives on
UAP Reporting: An Overview
of National Approaches
The study of unidentified aerial phenomena has become an
area of increased interest globally, with various countries
adopting different approaches to the collection, analysis and
management of UAP data. Historically, many nations, including
Canada, housed UAP offices within their defence departments.
However, over time, these offices were closed, and responsibil-
ity for UAP oversight was transferred to other organizations.
A comparative analysis was carried out to examine the UAP
practices in several peer countries. As summarized to follow,
the strategies employed by different nations vary and can in-
volve either or both government and non-government entities.
Management of UAP reports in
the Americas
United States
Over the past several years, the U.S. government has ramped
up its efforts to gather and analyze data related to UAPs. In
April 2020, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) released
three UAP videos in order to “clear up any misconceptions by
the public on whether or not the footage that has been circulat-
ing was real, or whether or not there is more to the videos.”29 In
its statement, the Navy also noted that the “aerial phenomena
observed in the videos remain characterized as ‘unidentified.’”
That same year the Pentagon established the Unidentified Aeri-
al Phenomena Task Force.
On June 25, 2021, the U.S. Office of the Director of National
Intelligence released a report to the U.S. Congress entitled
“Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”
examining 144 military UAP reports from recent decades.
Increased government interest and commitment to the scientif-
ic study of UAPs culminated in the creation, in 2022, of All-do-
main Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO)30 in the Pentagon. The
objective of AARO is to investigate government reports of UAPs,
improve data collection, standardize reporting requirements
and mitigate the potential threats to safety and security posed
by UAPs. Its mission is to “Minimize technical and intelligence
surprise by synchronizing scientific, intelligence, and opera-
tional detection identification, attribution, and mitigation of
unidentified anomalous phenomena in the vicinity of national
security areas.” In February 2024, AARO released Volume 1
(of 2) of a study that reviews all U.S. government investigative
efforts and programs on UAPs from 1945 to the present.31
On June 1, 2024, AARO released its second report32 on 757 UAP
reports from May 1, 2023, to June 1, 2024. As of the publishing
date, 174 cases were resolved and found to be objects such
as balloons, birds, unmanned aerial systems, satellites and
aircraft. Of the remaining unresolved cases, AARO continues
to collect and analyze the information by working with military
and technical partners. AARO underscores that, to date, they
have discovered no evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity
or technology.
The cover page of AARO’s February 2024 “Report on the His-
torical Record of U.S. Government Involvement with Unidenti-
fied Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Volume I”.
Image from one of the UAP videos released by the Pentagon
in 2020. (credit Pentagon). Note: The appearance of U.S.
Department of Defense (DoW) visual information does not
imply or constitute DoW endorsement.