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Comet 3I/ATLAS Passes Mars as Scientists Debunk Viral Collision Fears

ESA and NASA use Mars orbiters and rovers to study comet 3I/ATLAS during its closest approach, capturing unique data on its rare interstellar composition and behavior.

  • A comet from another star system, named 3I/Atlas, is approaching Mars, coming within 18 million miles on its journey through the solar system.
  • The comet is traveling at a speed of 193,000 mph , making it a significant astronomical event.
  • Both European Space Agency satellites and NASA's equipment are focused on observing the comet.
  • 3I/Atlas will come closest to Earth in December, passing within 167 million miles .
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Northeastern University broke the news in on Monday, September 8, 2025.
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