Galileo Project Publishes First Observatory Data with 144 Unresolved Trajectories
The Galileo Project at Harvard University published commissioning results from its first permanent multi-sensor observatory. Over five months in 2024, 500,000 sky trajectories were recorded, of which approximately 16% required further review. After automated analysis, 144 trajectories remained unexplained. The system nicknamed 'Dalek' operates eight uncooled infrared cameras plus optical, radio, magnetic, and audio sensors for continuous all-sky coverage. The preprint entered peer review concurrent with a Congressional UAP hearing.
Background
In 2024, the Galileo Project, led by Harvard professor Avi Loeb, published its first dataset from a purpose-built UAP observatory deployed in Massachusetts. The initial data release contained 144 trajectories that could not be resolved to known objects, marking the first systematic scientific effort to detect and characterize UAP using dedicated instrumentation.
Project Overview
The Galileo Project uses a purpose-built observatory for the systematic monitoring of anomalous aerial objects.
- Led by Harvard professor Avi Loeb
- First dataset released in 2024
Technology
The observatory system in Massachusetts uses a multi-sensor array.
- Infrared cameras
- Radar
- Audio sensors
- All-sky optical camera
Findings
The first data release contained specific results.
- 144 trajectories that could not be matched to known objects
- Avi Loeb emphasized that further analysis is required
Significance
The project represents a milestone.
- First systematic scientific effort to detect and characterize UAP
- Use of dedicated instrumentation