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Robert Bigelow (BAASS)

Provided the industrial and secure contractor infrastructure for DIA-sponsored anomalous studies.

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01 Definition

An aerospace entrepreneur and founder of Bigelow Aerospace whose subsidiary, BAASS, served as the primary defense contractor executing the DIA's AAWSAP program.

02 Detailed_Analysis

Robert T. Bigelow is a real estate and aerospace entrepreneur who founded Bigelow Aerospace and Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS). From 2008 to 2012, BAASS secured a $22 million Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) contract under the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP) to evaluate advanced propulsion, breakthrough physics, anomalous craft cases, and physiological impacts on personnel.

03 Key_Facts

  • Founder of Bigelow Aerospace and Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS)
  • Sole primary contractor for the DIA's $22M AAWSAP initiative (2008–2012)
  • Constructed secure facilities in Las Vegas for anomalous materials and data storage
  • Financed decades of interdisciplinary anomalous aerospace and consciousness research

04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Bigelow (BAASS)

Purpose: Robert BigelowBAASS phase; aerospace contractor for UAP studies Category: Key Figure Profile This node profiles Bigelow (BAASS), a significant figure in the UAP and advanced aerospace research space. The profile connects to 10 related entities, mapping their role in the disclosure and research network.

Key Relationships

Plus 4 additional connections.

05 Intelligence_Analysis

Bigelow (BAASS)

Purpose: Robert BigelowBAASS phase; aerospace contractor for UAP studies Category: Key Figure Profile This node profiles Bigelow (BAASS), a significant figure in the UAP and advanced aerospace research space. The profile connects to 10 related entities, mapping their role in the disclosure and research network.

Key Relationships

Plus 4 additional connections.

07 Related_Entities (6)

08 Timeline_Mentions (10)

1972

Puthoff at SRI (1972-1995): CIA/DIA remote viewing (Stargate) — 50-year UAP physics career from SRI to AAWSAP to TTSA

Stanford PhD. SRI 1972. Remote viewing with Targ. 1974 Nature paper. Stargate program. 38 DIRDs for AAWSAP. Vacuum/metric engineering. BAASS Science Director. TTSA co-founder. 50-year career.

uap-research
1995

Bigelow founds NIDS (1995): 17-person science board with DOE, Navy nuclear, Apollo astronauts — 30-year UAP infrastructure begins

First professional UAP research institute. 17 experts (DOE, Navy nuclear, Apollo astronauts). 9 years funded. Skinwalker Ranch (1996). Foundation of modern UAP research network.

uap-research
1995

Bigelow founds NIDS + buys Skinwalker (1995-96): hotel billionaire creates private UAP research foundation, seeds AAWSAP

Budget Suites billionaire. NIDS (1995). Skinwalker Ranch $200K (1996). Bigelow Aerospace (1999). Genesis I/II. BEAM on ISS. 'Real estate to fund space.' NIDS → BAASS → AAWSAP pipeline.

uap-research
2008

AAWSAP biological effects mandate (2008-2012): medical, physiological, psychological, paranormal data — largest UAP database

AAWSAP uniquely collected UAP effects on people. Kelleher (biochemist, DoD biodefense) led operations. 50 investigators, 30K pages. Missing link to Nolan brain damage research.

uap-research
2008

Reid secures $22M for AAWSAP (July 2008): originally to SCIF-out Bigelow for classified materials, confirms Lockheed Martin

Senate Majority Leader + Inouye + Stevens. $22M for SCIF at Bigelow to receive classified UAP materials. Reid confirms Lockheed. SAP requests blocked twice. Opposition from existing programs.

uap-research
2008

AAWSAP/BAASS (2008-2010): $22M DIA program, 50 scientists, Skinwalker 'living lab,' 100+ reports — largest US UFO investigation

$22M DIA program. BAASS contractor. 50 scientists. 100+ reports. Skinwalker Ranch living lab. All 5 DIA personnel experienced anomalies. Harry Reid funded. Lacatski + Stratton + Kelleher architects.

uap-research
2008

Reid Senate AAWSAP funding (2008-2010): $22M earmark with Inouye + Stevens, SAP request, Bigelow connection, John Glenn suggestion

Senate Majority Leader. $10M + $12M = $22M. Inouye (President pro tempore, Medal of Honor). Stevens (President pro tempore). Both WWII veterans. SAP request June 2009. Bigelow $10K+ contributions. Joh

uap-research
2008-07-18

AAWSAP RFP Published (12 Technical Areas)

DIA publishes RFP HHM402-08-R-0211. The 12 technical areas: Lift, Propulsion, Control, Armament (RF and DEW), Signature Reduction, Materials, Configuration/Structure, Power Generation, Spatial/Tempora

Government
2009

AAWSAP (2009-2012) commissions 38 DIA studies including 'IEC fusion as compact energy source' — overlaps with CFR

$22M DIA program. 38 DIRDs. IEC fusion, positron propulsion, warp drive, metamaterials. Puthoff commissioned. Overlaps with CFR timeline (2010-2020).

defense-programs
2009-01-01

AAWSAP Established (DIA/Bigelow)

DIA establishes AAWSAP with $22M funding. Contract awarded to BAASS (Bigelow). 38 DIRDs commissioned covering 12 technical areas including armament and temporal translation. Eric Davis is science advi

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09 FAQ

What is Robert Bigelow (BAASS)?
An aerospace entrepreneur and founder of Bigelow Aerospace whose subsidiary, BAASS, served as the primary defense contractor executing the DIA's AAWSAP program.
Why does Robert Bigelow (BAASS) matter?
Provided the industrial and secure contractor infrastructure for DIA-sponsored anomalous studies.
When did Robert Bigelow (BAASS) appear in the research timeline?
Robert Bigelow (BAASS) is referenced in 10 timeline events, including "Puthoff at SRI (1972-1995): CIA/DIA remote viewing (Stargate) — 50-year UAP physics career from SRI to AAWSAP to TTSA" (1972). The timeline provides chronological context for the development and application of this concept.
Which entities are associated with Robert Bigelow (BAASS)?
6 entities are associated with Robert Bigelow (BAASS) in the network graph, including Pulse-Power-Based Weaponry DIRD, AAWSAP (Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program), BAASS (Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies). Explore the network graph for full relationship mapping.
Is there a detailed dossier for Robert Bigelow (BAASS)?
Yes, Robert Bigelow (BAASS) has a comprehensive intelligence dossier with deep dive analysis, source documents, and network connections. View the full dossier for complete intelligence assessment.

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