Avi Loeb leads UFO panel seeking Pentagon files amid criticism from experts
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer, began leading a Trump administration panel on UFOs, assuming they are human-made. The panel has requested Pentagon files and videos on unidentified aerial phenomena. Critics, including astrophysics professor Steve Desch, express doubts about Loeb’s unconventional theories and the selection of panel members, questioning the panel's effectiveness and educational potential.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 18:16 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 20:40 UTC
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