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The study recommends ways to improve the collection and analysis of UAP data. NASA’s explanation states that it was not a review of previous incidents.

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The report states that conclusive evidence of an extraterrestrial origin for UAP was absent from the peer-reviewed literature at the time. Its existence establishes an institutional study, not proof of extraterrestrial vehicles.

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2023-09-14

UAP Independent Study Team Final Report

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DOCUMENTED IN · NASA’s methodological study addresses UAP data and analysis.

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