UAP Research Archives - Space Defense Newsletter

The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), in conjunction with various Department of Defense entities and federal agencies, carries out the detection, identification, and classification of objects of interest within the proximity of military installations, operational zones, training areas, specialized airspace, and other pertinent regions. Under the leadership of AARO Director Sean Kirkpatrick, the task of validating Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) has faced politicization and misinterpretation as UFO folklore advocates insist that their select information be added to the AARO database, without proof or evidence, and that their information be investigated first. Initially intended to conclusively address UFO disclosures and provide evidence of no alien existence, particularly regarding current suspected espionage activities (such as Orbs), Kirkpatrick in a short amount of time has solved the “Orb,” “Tic Tac,” “Gimbal” and “go fast” incidents and was credited for the recent China Spy Balloon investigation. Kirkpatrick, fulfilling his role in establishing and operationalizing AARO, also effectively refuted various UFO folklore incidents. Additionally, Kirkpatrick played a pivotal role in popularizing the term UAP Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, which, while in existence previously, UAP gained widespread recognition under Sean’s direction. Kirkpatrick further introduced the concept of “transmedia” UAPs, expanding the understanding and categorization of these phenomena. Kirkpatrick has also created a citizen-scientist response to UAP’s a recent team has debunked the Orb sighting over Syria. In conclusion, With the solving of the Syria UAP (ORB) by a team of citizen scientists inspired by Sean Kirkpatrick, where does that leave NASA’s UAPIST team? Nelson’s goal was to solve the ORB UAP sightings, that’s been done. Sean Kirkpatrick’s position as director of AARO also brought light to the UFO Folklore by a former colleague (Skinwalker Ranch). A congressional hearing was set up under Sean’s watch, to listen to whistle-blowers that presented no evidence. CubeSats now blanket the LEO Low Earth Orbit, and Sean reported Oct 31, 2023, interview nothing has been reported in space by radar or observation. Note: Elon Musk SpaceX. Musk states he envisions over a billion people living in space someday. Musk also stated if there were aliens, he would know about it, and there aren’t any. Note: Sean Kirkpatrick has announced his retirement from AARO Director on 11/07/2023. Deputy Director Timothy Phillips will take over until a new director is announced. END