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https://www.space.com/astronomy/comets/interstellar-invader-comet-3i-atlas-formed-in-a-world-much-colder-than-the-solar-system
Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS formed in a world much colder than the solar system | Space
Apr 23, 2026 - Scientists have discovered that the interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS formed in a much colder region of the Milky Way than the solar system.
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https://universemagazine.com/en/what-lies-inside-the-interstellar-comet-3i-atlas/
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS: What's Inside?
Apr 21, 2026 - James Webb detected methane in 3I/ATLAS as it was leaving the Solar System and revealed the internal composition of the interstellar comet.
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https://3i-atlas.net/
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
Apr 7, 2026 - Where is 3I/ATLAS right now? Follow the rare interstellar comet with our live tracker, observing guides, latest news, and deep dives into its origin.
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https://earthsky.org/space/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-born-in-a-cold-environment/
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS born in a cold environment
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/comets/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-shines-in-new-image-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-2-2026
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shines in new image photo of the day for March 2, 2026 | Space
Mar 3, 2026 - The JUICE spacecraft captures its first detailed glimpse of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing a glowing coma and sweeping tail.
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https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/rare-interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-insight-early-milky-way-1793298
Rare Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Offers Insight into Early Milky Way | IBTimes UK
Apr 23, 2026 - Rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is revealing clues about the early Milky Way, offering scientists a glimpse into conditions billions of years ago.
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https://www.universetoday.com/articles/esas-xmm-newton-examines-comet-3iatlas-prior-to-closest-earth-passage-friday
ESA's XMM-Newton Examines Comet 3I/ATLAS Prior to Closest Earth Passage Friday - Universe Today
Everyone’s favorite interstellar comet posed for one more portrait recently. The European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton mission nabbed 3I/ATLAS on December 3rd...
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/comets/nasa-space-telescope-sees-comet-3i-atlas-dramatically-flare-as-interstellar-visitor-exits-solar-system
NASA space telescope sees interstellar visitor comet 3I/ATLAS flare up while exiting the solar...
Feb 6, 2026 - New infrared observations from NASA's SPHEREx reveal interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS brightening as it exits the solar system, releasing water vapor, carbon...
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https://www.livescience.com/space/comets/nasa-telescope-spots-the-building-blocks-for-life-spewing-out-of-comet-3i-atlas
NASA telescope spots the building blocks for life spewing out of comet 3I/ATLAS | Live Science
Feb 12, 2026 - NASA's SPHEREx space telescope detected organic molecules coming off comet 3I/ATLAS as the interstellar visitor made its closest approach to Earth in December.
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/comets/a-risky-maneuver-could-send-a-spacecraft-to-interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-heres-the-plan
A risky maneuver could send a spacecraft to interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Here's the plan | Space
Feb 22, 2026 - By taking advantage of a maneuver that would see a spacecraft fire rocket engines while in the solar corona, that spacecraft’s velocity could receive a huge...
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https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/view-interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-through-nasas-multiple-lenses/
View Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Through NASA’s Multiple Lenses - NASA Science
Nov 26, 2025 - This article was updated to include the full range of dates from the SOHO image.
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https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Juice/Five_things_Juice_has_revealed_about_Comet_3I_ATLAS
ESA - Five things Juice has revealed about Comet 3I/ATLAS
‘Extreme but not exotic,’ – a glimpse at Comet 3I/ATLAS through the eyes of the European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice).
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https://www.livescience.com/space/comets/scientists-propose-new-plan-to-catch-comet-3i-atlas-but-we-have-to-act-fast
Scientists propose new plan to 'catch' comet 3I/ATLAS — but we have to act fast | Live Science
Feb 21, 2026 - A new study explores the challenges of catching interstellar comets like comet 3I/ATLAS
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/comets/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-is-bursting-with-methanol-new-study-finds
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is 'bursting with methanol,' new study finds | Space
Mar 11, 2026 - The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is unusually rich in alcohol — a chemical clue that could reveal how planets and icy bodies form around other stars.
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https://public.nrao.edu/gallery/alma-3i-atlas-2/
Artist’s Impression of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS – National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Artist’s impression of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS near the Sun, with methanol with icy dust and hydrogen cyanide on opposite sides.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/3i-atlas-comet-new-photos-nasa/
New NASA images confirm comet 3I/ATLAS is not aliens | Popular Science
Nov 19, 2025 - The fast-moving comet likely comes from a solar system that is older than our own.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/comet-3i-atlas-hubble-image/
Hubble Space Telescope caught a second glimpse of comet 3I/ATLAS | Popular Science
Dec 5, 2025 - The interstellar object is still soaring through our solar system.
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https://earthsky.org/space/mars-missions-image-comet-3i-atlas-red-planet-flyby/
Mars missions image Comet 3I/ATLAS during red planet flyby
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https://www.space.com/astronomy/comets/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-survived-its-flyby-of-the-sun-and-gave-up-some-secrets-in-the-process
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS survived its flyby of the sun — and gave up some secrets in the process...
Feb 9, 2026 - Interstellar comets are the original cosmic explorers, and by studying their metallic whispers, we are learning the secrets of worlds we may never see directly.
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https://www.nasa.gov/solar-system/planets/mars/nasas-mars-spacecraft-capture-images-of-comet-3i-atlas/
NASA’s Mars Spacecraft Capture Images of Comet 3I/ATLAS - NASA
Dec 12, 2025 - Two orbiters and a rover captured images of the interstellar object — from the closest location any of the agency’s spacecraft may get — that could reveal new
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https://earthsky.org/space/5-insights-on-comet-3i-atlas-juice-mission/
5 insights on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS from ESA’s Juice mission
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https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-is-rapidly-moving-away-from-us-can-we-intercept-it-before-it-leaves-us-forever
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is rapidly moving away from us. Can we 'intercept' it before it leaves...
Dec 19, 2025 - 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...
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https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/comets/3i-atlas/
Comet 3I/ATLAS - NASA Science
Mar 19, 2026 - NASA missions are working together to track and study this rare, interstellar comet as it passes through our solar system.
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https://public.nrao.edu/news/alma-detects-extremely-abundant-alcohol-in-interstellar-comet-3i-atlas/
ALMA Detects Extremely Abundant Alcohol in Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS - National Radio Astronomy...
The latest news from the NSF's National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/comet-3i-atlas-leaving-solar-system/
Comet 3I/ATLAS is leaving the solar system with a dramatic light show | Popular Science
Feb 12, 2026 - The interstellar space rock shows off the illuminating effects of its brush with the sun.
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https://www.heise.de/en/news/Interstellar-comet-3I-ATLAS-formed-under-alien-conditions-11271102.html
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS formed under alien conditions | heise online
Apr 24, 2026 - The flight of 3I/ATLAS through the solar system last year was a stroke of luck for research. The water in the object was also analyzed.
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https://www.popsci.com/science/3i-atlas-comet-ice-volcanoes/
Infamous 3I/ATLAS comet is covered in ice volcanoes, surprising astronomers | Popular Science
Dec 3, 2025 - It's still not aliens, but the interstellar comet keeps getting weirder.
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