Is 3I/Atlas an alien spacecraft or just a really interesting rock hurling through the cosmos? That debate has been raging ...

The passage of 3I/ATLAS through our solar system is not a threat this time, but it is a wake-up call. The alarm has rung. Are ...

A newly discovered object speeding through our solar system is sparking excitement among astronomers because it’s not from around here. Believed to be a comet, the object is only the third celestial ...

An artist's conception of Centaur 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 outgassing material into space. Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / L. Hustak (STScI) There's a class of objects journeying around our solar system ...

Astronomers have spotted 3I/ATLAS, a mysterious interstellar object showing possible engine-like propulsion signs. Experts ...

Comets are fascinating cosmic phenomena composed of a mixture of frozen gases, dust, and rock. When they approach a star, the intense heat causes their icy surfaces to vaporize, forming a bright coma ...

In the vast reaches of our solar system, new discoveries are constantly reshaping our understanding of space. One such ...

Astronomers on Wednesday confirmed the discovery of an interstellar object racing through our solar system—only the third ever spotted, though scientists suspect many more may slip past unnoticed. The ...

A mysterious object has been identified as an “interstellar visitor” by NASA while shooting through our solar system, sparking discussions about its origin and nature. A Harvard astrophysicist ...

A rare interstellar visitor, comet 3I/ATLAS, is currently traversing our solar system, offering scientists a unique chance to ...

A group of astronomers from across the globe have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects will be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online ...