Obama Library: 3,440 Pages of UFO/UAP Documents Disclosed
The Barack Obama Presidential Library revealed via TheBlackVault.com (FOIA) that it holds roughly 3,440 pages and over 26,000 electronic files concerning AATIP, AAWSAP and aerial phenomena. This response to a records request indicates substantial unreleased documentation exists from the 2009-2017 administration regarding classified aerospace programs.
Background
Via TheBlackVault.com (FOIA), it was disclosed on March 16, 2022, that the Barack Obama Presidential Library maintains an extensive archive of materials related to unidentified aerial phenomena. According to library officials, the collection comprises approximately 3,440 pages of physical documents alongside 26,271 electronic files referencing the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), the Advanced Aerospace Weapons Systems Application Program (AAWSAP), and general UFO/UAP topics. This disclosure confirms that significant governmental documentation regarding military investigations into aerial anomalies was generated or preserved during the Obama presidency. The revelation prompted immediate coverage by international media outlets including Vice News and Germany's BILD. While the specific contents and classification levels of these materials remain undisclosed, the sheer volume suggests comprehensive record-keeping of advanced aerospace threats and unexplained sightings throughout this period.