[05:28 - 05:39] In 1947, a private pilot named Kenneth Arnold spotted nine oddly shaped objects while flying past Mount Rainier in Washington.

[06:39 - 06:51]This event sparked a public obsession with UFOs and hundreds of sightings began pouring in.

[06:51 - 06:58]A month after Arnold's sighting, a poll showed that 90% of respondents had heard or read about flying saucers.

[07:06 - 07:14]Coverage of UFOs increased in pop culture and became a common topic of discussion in media.

[07:55 - 08:02]Today, around 16% of Americans say they have personally witnessed something they thought was a UFO.

[07:55 - 08:02]UFOs continue to be a subject of debate and investigation, with some government programs and hearings dedicated to studying them.

[07:55 - 08:02]Overall, UFO sightings and discussions have been a part of human history for centuries, with no definitive answers yet.

[08:24 - 08:31]Roswell, New Mexico gained notoriety for its association with UFOs, and has since become a popular destination for UFO enthusiasts.

[08:24 - 08:31]In the 90s, two UFO museums in Roswell attracted many visitors, including some who claimed to have been taken aboard spacecraft.

[00:00 - 08:48]UFO sightings have been reported and discussed for centuries, with a spike in public interest in the 1940s after a pilot's sighting and a supposed crash in Roswell, New Mexico. Today, they continue to be a topic of debate and investigation.

[09:30 - 09:40]The government has a history of hiding information about UFOs from the public.

[09:47 - 10:04]The government's first investigation into UFO sightings, Project Sign, found no conclusive evidence.

[10:10 - 10:20]Project Grudge and Project Blue Book also found no evidence of extraterrestrial activity or threats to national security.

[11:32 - 11:45]In 1977, a survey of scientists found that most believed UFOs were worthy of further study, but only two were willing to say so publicly.

[11:45 - 11:58]The government has also actively engaged in cover-ups and misleading statements about UFOs, such as the Roswell crash being attributed to a top-secret research project.

[13:21 - 13:41]A CIA study found that many UFO sightings were actually accounted for by military flights, leading to deceptive statements to the public.

[13:50 - 14:04]The government may also try to shut down inquiries in order to maintain a sense of control and competence.

[14:59 - 15:10]In 1997, a mass sighting in Phoenix, Arizona was attributed to military flares, but many still doubt this explanation.

[17:11 - 17:21]In recent years, a government program called ATIP has been making headlines for its investigations into "anomalous aerial vehicles."

[08:48 - 17:21]Overall, the government's history with UFOs has been one of mistrust and cover-ups, leading to rampant speculation and conspiracy theories.

[17:22 - 17:33] Initial coverage of Pentagon UFO program leads to excitement and hope for genuine breakthrough

[17:34 - 17:53]Luis Elizondo, a Pentagon employee, resigns to protest excessive secrecy and internal opposition

[18:08 - 18:18]Questions arise about ATIP program, with conflicting claims from Elizondo and the Pentagon

[18:46 - 18:59]Research for ATIP was contracted out to a company owned by Robert Bigelow, who is known for his interest in aliens and the afterlife

[19:12 - 19:31]Research produced by ATIP includes papers on speculative technologies and wormholes, as well as a proposal to tunnel a hole through the moon using nuclear explosions

[21:25 - 21:32]Skeptics urge caution and point out potential misinterpretations in UFO sightings

[23:00 - 23:13]NASA forms team to examine UAPs and releases a four-hour video breaking down a popular UFO video

[24:22 - 24:29]Promising to see a scientific and evidence-based approach to the UFO phenomenon

[25:07 - 25:15]Science is about collecting small answers to address big questions, such as the possibility of alien life and unexplained sightings

[17:22 - 26:06]Initial excitement about Pentagon UFO program leads to disappointment and questions about the credibility and findings of the program, but NASA's approach offers hope for a more scientific and evidence-based understanding of the UFO phenomenon.