59 214434 SP 16 [7.18.1963]
🏛️ Department of State
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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- 🏛️ Official U.S. government release — batch 1 (May 8, 2026)
- Official file: X-59-214434-SP-16-7-18-1963--930e6a
- When: 7/18/1963
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Department of State. (1963). 59 214434 SP 16 [7.18.1963]. https://www.war.gov/medialink/ufo/release_1/59_214434_sp_16_[7.18.1963].pdfRelated records
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