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We report initial observations aimed at the characterization of a third interstellar object . This object , 3I / ATLAS or C/2025 N1 ( ATLAS ), was discovered on 2025 July 1 UT and has an orbital eccentricity of e ∼ 6.1, perihelion of q ∼ 1.36 au, inclination of ∼ 175 , and hyperbolic velocity of V∞ ∼ 58 km s−1. NASA confirms the interstellar object 3I / ATLAS poses no threat to Earth, despite viral speculation. Scientists and the UN are monitoring the rare visitor to study its alien origins and composition. How do we know 3I / ATLAS , also called comet C/2025 N1 ( ATLAS ), is interstellar ? Will it strike Earth? Can we visit it? Here are all of your questions answered. A rare cosmic visitor, 3I / ATLAS , the third confirmed interstellar object , was discovered in July 2025. This object , on a hyperbolic orbit, originated from beyond our solar system and will depart ...
