The UFO FilesDocument
59 214434 SP 16 [7.18.1963]
- Kind
- Document
- Agency
- Department of State
- Incident date
- 7/18/63
- Location
- N/A
- Released
- May 8, 2026
The file opens on war.gov, the Department of War's PURSUE site.
WHAT THE RECORD SAYS
The government's own description, as released.
This memorandum, dated July 18, 1963, from the Executive Office of the President, National Aeronautics and Space Council, relates to thoughts on the space alien race question. Included are details relating to plans if alien intelligence is discovered, expanding scientific knowledge, the possibility of life on Mars, and diplomatic policy.
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