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Space telescopes capture breathtaking galactic hug | Space photo of the day for Jan. 8, 2026

Both NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory caught these two galaxies in a close embrace.
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS isn't an alien spacecraft, astronomers confirm. 'In the end, there were no surprises.'

Bad news for those hoping interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft as technosignature search turns up empty.

Interstellar Comet 3I⧸ATLAS Spotted By NASA Spacecraft During Mars Approach

Several of NASA's space-based missions have observed Interstellar Comet 3I⧸ATLAS. As it approaches Mars, orbiters and rovers ...

8 burning theories that could prove 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft, according to Harvard scientist

With 3I/ATLAS streaking away from our planet, speculation remains as to whether the interstellar comet is alien or not.

Astronomers examine rare interstellar comet for signs of technology

The observations were carried out by the Breakthrough Listen program as the object neared its closest approach to Earth on ...

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is just an ordinary comet, not an alien spacecraft, scientists confirm

Scientists scanned interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS for alien signals using powerful radio telescopes, found nothing artificial, ...

A Saturn-Sized Planet Is Drifting Through Space Alone

Astronomers have finally weighed a wandering “rogue” planet, uncovering a Saturn-mass world flung into the galaxy after a ...

The interstellar comet that's spilling its secrets

When 3I/ATLAS swept past the sun in late October 2025, it became only the third confirmed visitor from interstellar space ...

Is 3I/ATLAS an alien spacecraft? Breakthrough Listen confirms interstellar comet is only a 'space rock'

In the vast, silent expanse of our solar system, a new visitor has sparked a familiar question: are we truly alone? For those ...