59_214434_SP 16 [7.18.1963]

Plain-English Summary

• What happened: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.
• Who reported it:Department of State
• What evidence exists:document
• What the government says: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.
• What remains unclear:Not provided in source.

Key Facts

Title

59_214434_SP 16 [7.18.1963]

Release

Release 01

Release date

2026-05-08

Incident date

1963-07-18

Agency

Department of State

Location

—

Location precision

unknown

Status

unknown

Source domain

war.gov

Source Documents

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