AATIP: The U.S. Defense Investigation of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), 2007–2012, and Its Aftermath

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AATIP was a secret DoD program started in 2007 and led by Harry Reid that studied unidentified aerial phenomena by collecting pilot reports, radar and video data, and other sensors to understand unusual speeds and maneuvers, using contractors like BAASS, officially ending in 2012 but continuing to attract interest after 2017’s declassified Navy footage, focusing on security implications and whether such objects signal foreign tech or unknown capabilities, while noting important UAP books like The UFO Experience and The Hynek UFO Report and the broader shift from “UFO” to “UAP” in the Space Economy conversation.

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How the AATIP Program Studied UAPs in Secret - New Space Economy

The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) was a classified initiative within the U.S. Department of Defense focused on studying unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Established in 2007, AATIP was spearheaded by the former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who advocated for its creation based on concerns that these unexplained sightings could pose national security risks. The program was funded through a budget allocation linked to the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and operated largely outside public view.