Alien spaceship or comet? NASA shares update on object racing through Solar System

NASA’s telescopes have captured detailed observations of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, confirming it as a natural comet rich in CO₂ and water ice. Discovered in 2025, the comet’s composition and trajectory align with known processes of icy comets ejected from other star systems, debunking speculation about alien origins. Ongoing observations aim to understand its structure and activity.