Tag: Mars flyby
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3I/ATLAS: Tracking the Interstellar Visitor—Path, Potential, and What Comes Next
Introduction: A rare visitor from beyond the solar system The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has captured global attention since its discovery on July 1. As only the third confirmed interstellar visitor to pass through our solar system, it offers a unique chance to study material from another star. Latest updates show 3I/ATLAS has already crossed Mars…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Water Far From the Sun, Hinting at Life’s Galactic Travel
Water on an Interstellar Visitor: A Surprising Find In a watershed moment for planetary science, researchers confirmed that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is releasing water even when it is far from the Sun. This is only the third known object to travel here from another star system, and its activity challenges assumptions about where and…
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Scientists gear up for close-up look at interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS as Mars flyby arrives
Close encounter: 3I/ATLAS near Mars Scientists around the world are preparing for a rare close-up study of the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS as it skims past Mars on October 3, 2025. First spotted on July 1, 2025, this enigmatic object has sparked intense debate about its nature and origin, inviting comparisons with the Solar System’s most…
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3I/ATLAS Near Mars Flyby: First Close Look at an Interstellar Visitor
An Interstellar Arrival: What is 3I/ATLAS? On July 1, 2025, astronomers detected 3I/ATLAS, an object believed to have formed around another star and only recently entering our Solar System. It is widely regarded as the third confirmed interstellar visitor, following the likes of ‘Oumuamua and Comet Borisov. What set 3I/ATLAS apart was its exceptionally high…
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Scientists Gear Up for Close-Up Look at Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS as Comet Flies Past Mars
Anticipating a rare interstellar encounter On October 3, 2025, observers on Earth will finally get a chance to study 3I/ATLAS up close as the interstellar visitor skim past Mars. This event marks a milestone in planetary science: a body born beyond the Solar System will pass within planetary neighborhood, presenting a unique laboratory to examine…