US EditionDaring Space Mission Would Catch Up With 3I/ATLAS and Intercept It
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Daring Space Mission Would Catch Up With 3I/ATLAS and Intercept It
Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS provided scientists with an exceptionally rare opportunity to study the nature of other planetary systems beyond our own. It was first discovered in July of last year, heading straight past the Sun and making its closest approach to our star in late October. It’s been speeding out of the solar system ever since, releasing copious amounts of carbon dioxide and water vapor that potentially date back billions of years. …
The arrival of a third interstellar object in our cosmic neighborhood, called 3I/ATLAS, has triggered a real race against time among space engineers. Remarked too late for a classic interception, this messenger of another solar system is already running at more than 60 km/s. To catch it, researchers propose a bold maneuver worthy of the [...]
A Spacecraft Could Travel 700 AU to Catch 3I/ATLAS: Here’s How
The potential for exploring interstellar objects has captivated scientists for years, with a new mission plan aimed at intercepting the famous comet 3I/ATLAS. This risky but groundbreaking approach, proposed by space researchers, involves using an advanced technique called the Oberth effect. The mission could see a spacecraft travel a distance of over 700 astronomical units from the Sun, using a series of gravity-assist maneuvers, including a cl…
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