Perseverance Rover Spots Possible Interstellar Comet Near Mars
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NASA's Perseverance rover captured an image of a cylindrical object in the Martian sky, sparking speculation about alien spacecraft, but scientists suggest it is likely an elongated image of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS caused by camera exposure effects. The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has delayed official statements, but additional images from other NASA instruments are expected to clarify the situation.
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