Arizona State University

Arizona State University (ASU), founded in 1885 in the United States, is a leading academic institution renowned for its space research programs. Through the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) and the Interplanetary Initiative, ASU supports interdisciplinary studies in space exploration, instrument design, and humanity's interplanetary future. Key activities include undergraduate research opportunities funded by NASA Space Grant, participation in over 25 active space missions, and collaboration with 120+ space industry partners. ASU ranks in the top 2% of U.S. universities for NASA-funded research expenditures. While no direct UAP/UFO research programs are identified, ASU's expertise in space sciences positions it for potential contributions to related fields like anomaly detection. Currently active with 300+ space investigators.