Travis Taylor

Travis Shane Taylor (born July 24, 1968) is an American scientist, engineer, and science fiction author known for his work in UAP/UFO research and advanced aerospace concepts. He holds five advanced degrees including PhDs in optical science and aerospace engineering, and a master's in astronomy. Taylor served as chief scientist for the Pentagon's Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Task Force beginning in 2019, investigating 144 unexplained aerial phenomena events. He worked for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (2007-2022) and has conducted over 16 years of research for the Department of Defense and NASA on advanced propulsion, space telescopes, and directed energy systems. Taylor is a primary investigative scientist on History Channel's 'The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch' and has authored over 20 books including science fiction novels and technical textbooks. He has made public claims about witnessing numerous UFO incidents and anomalous phenomena.