Polarizing astronomer tapped to lead White House UFO panel

Published on: 06/30/2026

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FILE - Harvard physicist Avi Loeb, left, listens as former NASA astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison speaks during a press conference, April 12, 2016, in New York.

WASHINGTON — A polarizing Harvard astronomer known for splashy theories about alien visits has been tapped by the White House to lead a team of outside scientists to study the national security risks posed by UFOs.

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