Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Sparks Scientific and Cultural Interest
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Scientists predict that the Europa Clipper spacecraft may soon detect charged particles from the ion tail of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during a specific alignment between Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, offering a rare opportunity to study material from beyond our solar system, though this depends on the resolution of ongoing US government shutdown issues.
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