May 1, 2023🇺🇸Program
Anomaly
NASA-DoD Agreement: Establishing AARO Liaison Role (May 2023)
Defense and space agencies formalized cooperation regarding anomalous phenomenon investigations. The agreement designates a specific officer facilitating interdepartmental communication. This institutional arrangement became effective during spring 2023.
Background
During May 2023, senior officials executed a memorandum defining collaborative responsibilities. The document assigns personnel exchange protocols between the Under Secretary's intelligence office and the space administration.
This arrangement creates structured pathways for sharing technical expertise regarding unidentified aerial observations. It represents an unprecedented formalization of civilian involvement in military anomaly resolution processes.