US Air Force Contract with the University of Colorado on UFOs

Summary

In February 1967, the CIA reported that the U.S. Air Force had signed a contract with the University of Colorado to investigate unidentified flying objects. The project, led by Professor Edward Condon, had a budget of $325,000 and a two-year timeline. The official note emphasized that this contract was not a continuation of the previous program, suggesting a shift in focus or priority in the research.

The document also mentions that the project involved highly classified personnel, including scientists and technicians with access to secret information. The CIA expressed interest in maintaining some control over the information and collaborating technically with the Air Force to maximize the program's effectiveness. Although no concrete results had been achieved at that point, technical meetings with the scientists were planned. This initiative reflected the government's interest in better understanding the unexplained aerial phenomena of the time.