Scientists Explore Alien Origins of Interstellar Objects Approaching Our Solar System
TL;DR
Astronomers have detected a rare interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, and Harvard's Avi Loeb suggests using NASA's Juno spacecraft to intercept it in 2026 to investigate its nature, possibly even testing an alien probe hypothesis, though fuel and technical feasibility remain uncertain.
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- Harvard scientist believes interstellar comet could be alien craft: "We should put all possibilities on the table" CBS News
- Intercepting 3I/ATLAS at Its Closest Approach to Jupiter with the Rejuvenated Juno Spacecraft Avi Loeb – Medium
- Rare interstellar object the size of Manhattan could be an alien probe: Harvard scientists New York Post
- Here we go again! Controversial paper questions whether interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is 'possibly hostile' alien tech in disguise Space
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