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Jacques Vallée

Computer scientist and UFO researcher; Sol Foundation figure and co-author with Nolan

2008– · Scientists and academia · Scientist

A computer scientist and UFO researcher, he is among the figures listed by the Sol Foundation and in 2022 co-authored with Garry Nolan a scientific paper on the analysis of materials attributed to UAP (Progress in Aerospace Sciences). According to George Knapp's testimony, he designed BAASS's data archive for the AAWSAP program.

Documented authority

It measures how documented and verifiable what the person claims is, not their honesty. Each criterion is scored from 0 to 2.

Credentials 2/2
The roles are documented by a scientific publication and by Knapp's testimony.
Direct access not applicable
Not applicable: does not claim direct knowledge of the facts; reports sources or documents.
Evidence provided not applicable
Not applicable: does not advance claims of their own on UAP facts.
Claims track record not applicable
The sources consulted do not trace the outcome of any verifiable claims made by this person.
Conflicts of interest not applicable
The sources consulted do not document financial interests tied to the topic.

Sources

  1. Nolan, Vallée et al., Progress in Aerospace Sciences (2022), analysis of materials attributed to UAP (primary source)
  2. Written testimony of George Knapp to the House, September 9, 2025 (PDF) (primary source)
  3. Wikipedia – Garry Nolan (other)

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Documents 1

Cases 2

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