Crash retrieval programs refer to alleged secret U.S. government efforts to recover, store, and reverse-engineer craft of non-human origin.
What are crash retrieval allegations?
The claims hold that since at least the mid-20th century, the U.S. has operated compartmented programs to collect crashed or landed non-human craft and exploit their technology, hidden from most of Congress.
Who has made these allegations?
The most prominent source is David Grusch, who in 2023 told Congress that he learned of such programs through interviews with dozens of officials. Earlier accounts trace to Roswell-era lore and various researchers.
What is the official response?
AARO's 2024 Historical Record Report stated it found no verifiable evidence supporting crash-retrieval or reverse-engineering claims. Whistleblowers dispute that AARO accessed the relevant compartmented information.
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