# Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP) ## Overview AAWSAP was a classified Pentagon program that ran from 2007 to 2012, funded by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) with a $22 million budget. Initially designed to study advanced aerospace threats, it evolved to include investigation of UAP and other anomalous phenomena. The program was managed by the DIA and contracted to [[🏛️ BAASS]] (Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies). ## Basic Information - **Type**: Government Research Program - **Status**: Defunct (2012) - **Parent Organization**: Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) - **Location**: Pentagon, Washington D.C. - **Years Active**: 2007-2012 - **Budget**: $22 million - **Classification**: Initially Secret/Special Access Program ## Key Personnel ### Leadership - [[👤 James T. Lacatski]] - Program Manager, DIA - [[👤 Robert Bigelow]] - CEO of Bigelow Aerospace/BAASS - [[👤 Colm Kelleher]] - Deputy Administrator, BAASS ### Notable Contributors - [[👤 Harold E. Puthoff]] - Scientific Advisor - [[👤 Eric W. Davis]] - Senior Project Engineer - Multiple classified researchers and investigators ## History ### Formation (2007) - Established under DIA authority - Initial focus on aerospace threats - Contract awarded to Bigelow Aerospace - Creation of BAASS as research arm ### Operations (2007-2012) - Headquarters at [[📜 Skinwalker Ranch]] - Multiple field investigations - Scientific research programs - Data collection and analysis - Coordination with other agencies ### Transition (2012) - Program officially ended - Some elements continued under [[🏛️ AATIP]] - Data transferred to government - Continued private research through BAASS ## Activities and Research ### Primary Focus Areas 1. Advanced Aerospace Threats 2. UAP Investigation 3. Paranormal Phenomena 4. Advanced Physics Research 5. Human Effects Studies ### Research Methods - Field Investigations - Laboratory Analysis - Data Collection - Witness Interviews - Scientific Studies ### Key Locations - [[📜 Skinwalker Ranch]] - Multiple military installations - Classified research facilities - Field investigation sites ## Significant Findings ### Technical Research - Advanced propulsion studies - Material analysis - Electromagnetic effects - Biological impact studies ### Documentation - "Ten Month Report" - Technical studies and papers - Field investigation reports - Scientific analyses ### Notable Cases - [[📜 Skinwalker Ranch]] phenomena - Multiple UAP encounters - Paranormal incidents - Technical anomalies ## Legacy and Impact ### Government Policy - Influenced creation of [[🏛️ AATIP]] - Led to increased UAP research - Impacted reporting procedures - Advanced scientific protocols ### Scientific Research - Advanced study methodologies - New investigation techniques - Data collection standards - Analysis protocols ### Public Disclosure - Revealed in 2017 media reports - Increased public awareness - Congressional interest - Scientific community engagement ## Controversies ### Program Focus - Shift from aerospace to paranormal - Budget allocation questions - Research methodology debates - Classification issues ### Political Issues - Congressional oversight - Funding controversies - Classification debates - Public disclosure disputes ## Related Programs - [[🏛️ AATIP]] (Successor program) - [[🏛️ BAASS]] (Primary contractor) - [[🏛️ NIDS]] (Predecessor research) - [[🏛️ UAPTF]] (Later program) - [[🏛️ AARO]] (Current program) ## Documentation ### Official Documents - Contract documents - Research reports - Technical studies - Program directives ### Media Coverage - [[🎬 2017 New York Times UAP Article]] - Multiple news investigations - Documentary coverage - Book publications ## Current Status ### Legacy Programs - Elements continued under [[🏛️ AATIP]] - Research continued privately - Data maintained by government - Ongoing investigations ### Information Access - Most documents still classified - Some FOIA releases - Continued research interest - Public disclosure efforts ## Notes - First major government UAP program of 21st century - Significant influence on later programs - Broad research scope - Advanced scientific protocols - Multiple agency involvement - Continued relevance to current research - Important historical documentation - Key to understanding current UAP programs ## Related Research - [[🔭 UAP Phenomenon]] - [[🔭 Advanced Propulsion Theory]] - [[🔭 Trans-Medium Travel Capabilities]]