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Gesellschaft zur Erforschung des UFO-Phänomens
GEPinvestigationEst. 1972
Background
The Gesellschaft zur Erforschung des UFO-Phänomens (GEP e.V.), or Society for Research into the UFO Phenomenon, is a non-profit civilian citizen science organization founded in 1972 in Germany.
- Based in Lüdenscheid, it is the largest UAP research group in the country.
- Serves as a key contact for sighting reports and inquiries on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)/UFOs.
- Currently active, maintaining transparency through standardized case studies and public annual reports.
UAP Involvement
GEP focuses on investigating UAP/UFO reports as its core mission.
- Investigated over 5,500 cases to date.
- In 2024, investigated 333 reports, noting a slight decline despite media attention.
- Adheres to principles of honest scientific practice.
Key Contributions
GEP publishes research and collaborates with other organizations.
- Publishes the bimonthly Journal für UFO-Forschung (jufof) since 1980 with case documentations and articles.
- Collaborations with other German UAP groups, EuroUFO.
- Associated membership since 2022 with the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Extraterrestrial Studies (IFEX) at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg.
Significance
GEP plays a central role in German UAP research.
- Largest UAP research group in Germany.
- Key contact point for public reports.
- Committed to scientific transparency and citizen science.
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