NASA Responds to FOIA Request on Unidentified Aerial Phenome

NASA Responds to FOIA Request on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

NASA's recent FOIA response reveals ongoing efforts to disclose information related to unidentified aerial phenomena, highlighting the agency's engagement with public inquiries.

Published

September 2, 2026

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Date not listed

Source agency

The Black Vault (FOIA archive)

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Overview of NASA's FOIA Response Process

NASA's response Nelson containing specific keywords related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), the agency promptly assigned it a tracking number (22-HQ-F-00488) and began a thorough search. This search was limited to records dated from December 1, 2021, to the date of processing, ensuring that the information was both relevant and current. The search involved multiple offices within NASA, including the Office of Information Technology, the Office of the Administrator, and the Office of Protective Services.

Utilizing the specified keywords, NASA identified a range of records responsive to the request. The agency's review process determined the disclosure status of these records, resulting in a combination of full releases, partial releases, and complete withholdings. Specifically, two pages were released in full, two pages were released in part, and additional pages were withheld in full, indicating a careful consideration of what could be made public.

In accordance with FOIA regulations, certain information was…

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