Bigelow Aerospace was an American space design and manufacturing company. The company played a pivotal role in the Advanced Aerospace Weapon Systems Applications Program (AAWSAP) as the primary contractor chosen by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The company, through its subsidiary Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS), was tasked with conducting research into advanced aerospace technologies and investigating Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). BAASS's contract, valued at $22 million, was part of the program’s broader objective to assess potential threats from advanced aerospace systems, whether terrestrial or otherwise. Under AAWSAP, Bigelow Aerospace focused on a range of investigative efforts. This included analyzing reports of UAP sightings, collecting physical evidence such as materials purportedly linked to UAPs, and studying advanced propulsion systems and aerospace technologies. The company also engaged in field investigations, interviewing witnesses, and producing detailed reports on observed phenomena. Additionally, Bigelow Aerospace maintained secure facilities for storing and analyzing materials alleged to have exotic properties. These efforts aligned with the program’s goal of understanding emerging aerospace threats and potential applications of advanced technologies. This partnership between the U.S. government and a private aerospace contractor highlighted the seriousness with which UAP investigations were pursued during AAWSAP’s operation.

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