NASA UAP report finds no evidence of "extraterrestrial" UFOs, but some encounters still defy explanation

Washington — An independent group of scientist and experts convened by NASA found no evidence that unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, are "extraterrestrial" in nature, but stressed that better data is needed to understand some encounters that have defied explanation.

NASA formed the group of 16 experts last year to examine how the space agency can better contribute to the scientific understanding of the objects, which have been reported by hundreds of military and commercial pilots.

Formally known as the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Independent Study, the group issued its final 36-page report on Thursday, with several recommendations about how the space agency can use its scientific expertise to contribute to the government's investigations into the objects.