Harvard professor and astrophysicist Avi Loeb will chair a newly created UAP Advisory Council to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena [1].
The appointment signals a shift toward a more systematic, scientific approach to studying objects reported by the military and other sources [1, 2]. By placing a prominent academic at the head of the council, the Trump administration aims to bring rigorous expertise to a subject often shrouded in secrecy and speculation [1, 2].
The council will operate under the U.S. White House in Washington, D.C. [1, 3]. Its primary mission is to provide scientific expertise and a structured framework for analyzing data related to UAPs [1, 2].
While some reports refer to the body as a Science Advisory Council [3], other sources identify it specifically as the UAP Advisory Council [1, 2]. Despite the naming variation, the core objective remains the investigation of UFO sightings, including those described as orbs, and related military data [3].
Loeb has long advocated for the scientific study of anomalous objects in space and the atmosphere. His leadership of the council is expected to prioritize data-driven evidence over anecdotal reports [1, 2].
The council will assist the Trump administration in processing and interpreting sightings that have previously been handled by intelligence and defense agencies [1, 2]. This move suggests a desire to integrate academic rigor into the national security framework regarding unidentified aerial objects [1, 3].
“Avi Loeb will chair a newly created UAP Advisory Council to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena.”
The establishment of a White House-led advisory council under a Harvard astrophysicist marks a transition from treating UAPs as purely intelligence or military concerns to treating them as scientific inquiries. This move could lead to greater transparency and the potential for public disclosure of data previously classified by the defense establishment.
