Black Files Declassified (2020): S01E03 – To Catch an Alien

Introduction Every year, the US government funds clandestine programmes collectively called the black budget. But what is exactly behind these secretive missions operating around the globe? Outline The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Programme is a government black file dedicated to researching, tracking and identifying UFOs. Mike Baker looks into recently released videos showing a technology…

Andrew Marshall

10/03/2025

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Technology

Introduction

Every year, the US government funds clandestine programmes collectively called the black budget. But what is exactly behind these secretive missions operating around the globe?

Outline

The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Programme is a government black file dedicated to researching, tracking and identifying UFOs. Mike Baker looks into recently released videos showing a technology that scientists agree is beyond our world.

Black Files Declassified Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 16 April 2020.
Running Time: 42 minutes.
Rating: TV-PG.
Country: US.
Language: English.