1953 Scientific Panel on UFOs

Summary

In 1953, the CIA formed a scientific panel to investigate UFOs, led by Dr. H. P. Robertson and including prominent figures such as Samuel Coudsait, Luis W. Alvarez, and Lloyd V. Berkner. The resulting report included conclusions and recommendations, some of which have recently been declassified. The Agency refused to disclose the panel's connection to the CIA or the full findings, limiting their release to official circles.

The document shows an internal communication regarding the possible publication of the conclusions, with a cautious tone. It mentions that the panel members' names should only be used within the administration, though it acknowledges that information might leak. The goal was to balance transparency with security, keeping certain details confidential.