April 5, 2026🇩🇪Scientific Study
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State Secretary Silke Launert acknowledges UAP research needs at IFEX

During a visit to IFEX at the University of Würzburg, Parliamentary State Secretary Dr. Silke Launert reportedly stated that UAP research needs better data, more networking and targeted research funding.

Date
April 5, 2026
Location / Country
Type
Scientific Study

Background

At the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Extraterrestrial Studies at the University of Würzburg, Dr. Silke Launert was briefed on spaceflight and UAP-related research. The report quotes her view that unidentified anomalous phenomena should be studied scientifically and that better data, networking and targeted research funding are needed.

Significance

The event is relevant because a German government representative publicly acknowledged the need for UAP research in the context of a university research center. It strengthens the institutional framing of UAP research in Germany.