---- ## Basic Information - **Name**: Robert Thomas Bigelow - **Aliases**: N/A - **Date of Birth**: May 12, 1944 - **Nationality**: American - **Occupation**: Aerospace Entrepreneur, Real Estate Developer, Research Organization Founder ## Background - **Biography**: Robert Bigelow is a prominent figure in both the aerospace industry and UAP research. He founded Bigelow Aerospace in 1999 and established multiple research organizations including [[🏛️ NIDS]], [[🏛️ BAASS]], and Bigelow Aerospace. His organizations have been instrumental in scientific research of the [[🔭 UAP Phenomenon]], including extensive studies at [[📜 Skinwalker Ranch]], which he owned from 1996 to 2016. - **Education**: - Arizona State University - Real Estate Studies - Self-taught in aerospace engineering - **Employment History**: - Founder & CEO, Bigelow Aerospace (1999-Present) - Founder, [[🏛️ NIDS]] (1995-2004) - Founder, [[🏛️ BAASS]] (2008-2012) - Real Estate Developer, Budget Suites of America - Owner, [[📜 Skinwalker Ranch]] (1996-2016) ## Major Contributions ### Aerospace Development 1. **Bigelow Aerospace** - Development of expandable space habitats - BEAM module on International Space Station - Genesis I and II space modules - Space habitat technology 2. **Government Collaboration** - NASA partnerships - Space station development - Commercial space initiatives - Technology development ### UAP Research 1. **Research Organizations** - Founded [[🏛️ NIDS]] for scientific research - Established [[🏛️ BAASS]] for [[🏛️ AAWSAP]] contract - Funded multiple research programs - Employed leading scientists 2. **[[📜 Skinwalker Ranch]]** - Purchased property in 1996 - Established research facility - Conducted extensive studies - Documented phenomena ## Key Projects ### Government Programs 1. **[[🏛️ AAWSAP]]** - Primary contractor through [[🏛️ BAASS]] - $22 million program - Scientific research - Multiple study areas 2. **NASA Collaboration** - BEAM module development - Space habitat technology - Commercial space partnership - Technical innovation ## Notable Statements 1. On UAP Research: > "The evidence has become overwhelming. It's beyond reasonable doubt." 2. On Scientific Investigation: > "We need to approach this with rigorous scientific methodology while keeping an open mind." 3. On Government Involvement: > "There's been a long-standing effort to understand these phenomena, but we need more transparency." ## Current Work - Continues aerospace development - Funds research initiatives - Advocates for UAP investigation - Supports scientific studies - Promotes space commercialization ## Notes - Significant private funding of UAP research - Pioneer in commercial space development - Major contributor to scientific investigation - Employs credentialed scientists - Maintains professional approach - Advocates for serious research - Supports government disclosure - Promotes scientific methodology - Extensive documentation efforts - Long-term commitment to research ## Related Research and Topics - [[🔭 UAP Phenomenon]] - [[📜 Skinwalker Ranch]] - [[🏛️ NIDS]] - [[🏛️ BAASS]] - [[🏛️ AAWSAP]] ## Impact on Field 1. **Research Development** - Established research organizations - Funded scientific studies - Employed expert researchers - Advanced investigation methods 2. **Space Technology** - Expandable habitat development - Commercial space advancement - Technical innovation - Industry partnerships 3. **UAP Investigation** - Scientific methodology - Professional standards - Documentation protocols - Research funding