3I/ATLAS becomes the UN’s official target in a planetary-defence exercise: What makes this interstellar visitor worth a global campaign | – The Times of India

3I/ATLAS becomes the UN’s official target in a planetary-defence exercise: What makes this interstellar visitor worth a global campaign | – The Times of India

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has recently drawn significant global attention, sparking both fascination and debate among scientists and the general public. As it travels through our Solar System, a key question has emerged: is this observation purely scientific, or is it part of a formal, coordinated planetary-defence exercise? Despite involvement from international organisations, confusion has…

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Sent by alien civilisation? Nasa clears the air on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS — images out – The Times of India

Sent by alien civilisation? Nasa clears the air on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS — images out – The Times of India

Nasa released the images of Comet 3I/ATLAS on Wednesday, an interstellar object that briefly disappeared from public view, fuelling online speculation about alien technology. Multiple Nasa spacecraft near Mars had photographed the comet, but the images remained under wraps as the US government entered a 43-day shutdown.Senior officials have now dismissed all rumours, stressing that…

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Scientists call 3I/ATLAS a rare “Black Swan” object as astronomers watch its strange path and possible alien clues | – The Times of India

Scientists call 3I/ATLAS a rare “Black Swan” object as astronomers watch its strange path and possible alien clues | – The Times of India

Astronomers across the world are turning their telescopes toward one of the most mysterious objects ever detected in space 3I/ATLAS (C/2025 N1). The Minor Planet Centre has launched a large-scale global campaign, running from 27 November 2025 to 27 January 2026, to study this rare interstellar object that has entered our solar system from beyond.Led…

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“Take vacations before October 29!”: Harvard astrophysicist warns as 3I/ATLAS sparks debate over possible artificial origin | – The Times of India

“Take vacations before October 29!”: Harvard astrophysicist warns as 3I/ATLAS sparks debate over possible artificial origin | – The Times of India

A Harvard astrophysicist has sparked widespread curiosity online by warning people to “take vacations before October 29,” suggesting that NASA may be withholding critical information about a mysterious interstellar object passing through our solar system. Designated 3I/ATLAS, this visitor has captured global scientific attention due to its unusual size, estimated at roughly 5.6 kilometres across,…

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