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BAASS

research_organizationEst. 2008-01-01
Type
research_organization
Founded
2008-01-01

Background

BAASS (Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies) was a subsidiary of Bigelow Aerospace, founded by Robert Bigelow in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  • Served as the prime contractor for the AAWSAP program from 2008 to 2010.

Organizational Structure

BAASS was organized into 7 multidisciplinary departments.

  • Three experimental field stations: Skinwalker Ranch, Dulce, NM, and San Luis Valley, CO
  • Data collection operations
  • Data analysis, operating the CAPELLA Data Warehouse with 11 databases and 200,000+ UAP reports
  • Advanced technology research, producing 38 DIRDs via subcontractor EarthTech International
  • Consciousness research
  • Medical department with rapid response teams

Operations and Personnel

BAASS employed over 75 full-time staff and maintained 24/7 security at Skinwalker Ranch.

  • Key personnel included Colm Kelleher (Deputy Administrator), Jonathan Axelrod (lead investigator), and Kit Green (medical consultant).

Key Contributions

BAASS made significant contributions through reports and analyses.

  • Produced the 228-page UAP Threat Assessment (July 2010)
  • Submitted over 100 reports to the DIA