Thursday

9 October 2025

3I/ATLAS

NASA’s mysterious 3I/ATLAS sparks alien theories after viral Mars image leaves scientists stumped

The image, allegedly captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars, shows what appears to be a bright, cylindrical object streaking through the planet’s dusty sky. The photo quickly went...

What is 3I/ATLAS and why internet cannot stop talking about it?

The arrival of 3I/ATLAS marks another rare moment in astronomy, following the discoveries of ʻOumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019. All three are thought to be comet-like objects...

“Scientists say a massive alien spaceship 3I/ATLAS is hurtling towards Earth.” : Netizen says but NASA denies

Rumours circulating across social media platforms have sparked alarm, with users claiming that a giant comet known as 3I/ATLAS is heading towards Earth and poses a “major threat to...

NASA and ESA dismiss alien theories as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passes safely through solar system

First identified in July 2025 by the ATLAS survey in Chile, 3I/ATLAS is travelling at a remarkable 58 kilometres per second along a hyperbolic orbit, confirming its interstellar origin.

Earth’s next interstellar visitor: 3I/ATLAS captivates astronomers worldwide

Preliminary data suggest that 3I/ATLAS has a nucleus under 1 kilometre wide, though some analyses propose a larger size, possibly up to 11 kilometres.