Colm Kelleher and George Knapp - The DIA | AAWSAP Investigation Into Anomalous Phenomena
Analysis Summary
Summary
The discussion features George Knapp and Colm Kelleher, who have significant experience in UFO research. They talk about Robert Bigelow, a businessman who invested heavily in UFO studies in the 1990s. Bigelow created the National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS) to investigate strange phenomena at Skinwalker Ranch in Utah. Over seven years, the NIDS team documented various unusual occurrences. Their findings led to the publication of the book 'Hunt for the Skinwalker.' This book gained attention and sparked interest in UFO research. The encounter with the phenomena at the ranch has continued to influence their work and the broader UFO field, leading to further investigations and discussions about government programs related to UFOs.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The discussion highlights the extensive funding and research efforts surrounding UFO phenomena, particularly through programs like OSAP and NIDS. Key figures such as Robert Bigelow and Harry Reid played significant roles in advancing these investigations, despite facing pushback from various government entities. The conversation also touches on the complexities of the phenomena, including the Hitchhiker effect and the influence of groups like the Collins Elite.
The OSAP program had 50 full-time investigators and created the world's largest UFO database with 200,000 cases.
George Knapp
“I was basically the only journalist allowed to know what NIDS was doing but I couldn't report on it.”
Colm Kelleher
“We were focused not only on the hardware but we were also focused on medical aspects of the topic.”
Robert Bigelow
“He had been providing money to people like Stan Friedman, John Mack, Linda Howe.”
Harry Reid
“He got the money for it 22 million dollars and a program known as OSAP was born.”
Jim Lakatski
“He had a very unique very strange experience that seemed to be tailored just for him.”
Managed by: DIA
Investigate UFOs and related phenomena
Managed by: Private
Conduct scientific research on UFOs and paranormal phenomena
Robert Bigelow has spent more money on UFO research than any person in history.
The National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS) was created by Bigelow after frustrations with existing UFO organizations.
The OSAP program was funded with $22 million to study UFOs and related phenomena.
The OSAP program had 50 full-time investigators and created the world's largest UFO database with 200,000 cases.
There are allegations of hardware and materials of unknown origin being studied by defense contractors.
The Collins Elite interfered with the OSAP program due to religious beliefs regarding the nature of the phenomena.
The Hitchhiker effect is a phenomenon where individuals experience paranormal events after interacting with certain phenomena.