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Interstellar comet swinging past Mars as a fleet of spacecraft looks on

The comet 3I/Atlas will pass within 18 million miles of Mars, observed by multiple spacecraft as the third known interstellar object in our solar system.

  • Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar traveler from another star system, is speeding through our solar system and will make its closest approach to Mars on Friday.
  • The comet poses no threat to Earth or other planets, but multiple spacecraft are observing it as it whizzes by at 149,000 mph.
  • After passing Mars, the comet will make its closest approach to the Sun in late October and continue its journey, getting as close as 33 million miles from Jupiter in mid-March.
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Spacecraft on watch as an interstellar traveler approaches Mars

Satellite cameras are pointed toward a comet as it makes its closest approach to the red planet.

·Portland, United States
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What's the latest on interstellar object 3I/ATLAS? Mars, Jupiter missions to observe comet

Need a refresher about 3I/ATLAS? Here's everything to know about the interstellar object, including when the latest observations will be made.

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Interstellar Comet Swinging Past Mars As A Fleet Of Spacecraft Looks On

A comet from another star system will swing by Mars on Friday as a fleet of spacecraft trains its sights on the interstellar visitor.

·New Delhi, India
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Interstellar comet swinging past Mars as fleet of spacecraft looks on

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A comet from another star system will swing by Mars on Friday as a fleet of spacecraft trains its sights on the interstellar visitor.

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Interstellar comet swinging past Mars as a fleet of spacecraft looks on

A comet from another star system is swinging by Mars as a fleet of spacecraft trains its sights on the interstellar visitor.

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Comet 3I/ATLAS Is About To Pass Near Mars – Our Robotic Explorers Are Ready For Our Closest View Yet

Just because there are no people there, it doesn’t mean we can’t do astronomy!

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