Is 3I/ATLAS an Alien Spaceship? Separating Viral Rumors from NASA Facts
Have you noticed the name 3I/ATLAS trending on social media lately? From TikTok to X (formerly Twitter), the internet is buzzing with unsettling rumors: “Is it an alien spaceship?” “Is it spreading an unknown virus?” or even “Is it on a collision course with Earth?”. Discovered in July 2025, this mysterious visitor has sparked debates among astronomy enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists alike, drawing comparisons to previous interstellar visitors like ‘Oumuamua and Comet Borisov. With its...