On January 22, 2026, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will align itself to within an exceptionally small angle with the Earth-Sun axis. At this alignment, the comet will allow the measurement of a novel ...
Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies is developing Zero, a small launch vehicle. Credit: Interstellar Technologies WASHINGTON — Japanese launch vehicle startup Interstellar Technologies has ...
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An instrument aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft captured rare ultraviolet observations of an interstellar comet while Earth-based telescopes were blinded by the Sun. The spacecraft’s unique ...
3I/ATLAS has passed its closest point to Earth, meaning we will soon lose sight of it for good. Some scientists want to send a spacecraft to chase down the alien comet — or the next interstellar ...
An interstellar comet first spotted passing through our solar system in July is beginning its departure from our corner of the universe — but first it will fly by Earth, and scientists are capturing ...
Recent images captured by the Gemini North telescope reveal that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which is currently passing through our solar system, has taken on a striking green hue and is growing ...
The comet is the 3rd interstellar object ever detected and got its name from the ATLAS telescope that discovered it. NASA officials have rejected conspiracy theories that the object could be an alien ...
The comet is the third object ever confirmed to have entered our cosmic neighborhood from elsewhere in the galaxy. Space telescopes and orbiters have been documenting the rare visit. A mysterious ...
The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is identified by NASA as a comet with an unusual anti-tail. Harvard's Avi Loeb suggests the anti-tail may be a swarm of solid objects near 3I/ATLAS. Images show a tear ...
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James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...