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Michael Gold

Former NASA official and UAP study-team member

Also known as Mike Gold

Who they are

Michael Gold, also known as Mike Gold, served as NASA’s associate administrator for space policy and partnerships and on its UAP independent study team. At the 2024 House hearing, he argued for scientific engagement, better data and reduced stigma. He expressly testified in a personal capacity, rather than speaking for NASA or his employer.

He connects the hearing record to NASA’s civil scientific approach to UAP.

Selected contributions

  • Participated in NASA’s UAP independent study team.Source ↗
  • Advocated examination of NASA’s archival data and broader scientific participation.Source ↗

Primary records

  • Testimony · 2024

    Written Testimony of Mike Gold

    Gold argues for civil scientific participation in UAP research, less stigma and examination of NASA’s archives. He explicitly speaks in a personal capacity, rather than for NASA or his employer.

    Reading scope & citation

    Introduction and selected sections on stigma and archival data inspected; not every proposal or reference audited.

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