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science4 months ago•4 min saved

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shows Intense Water Activity Before Solar Conjunction

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS will be behind the Sun during its solar conjunction on October 21, 2025, making it unobservable from Earth, but this period coincides with a potential optimal time for an Oberth maneuver, raising questions about whether its trajectory was intentionally designed or if it is a natural comet. The object exhibits several anomalies that suggest it could be more than just a natural object, prompting further observation in the coming months to determine its true nature.

via Avi Loeb – Medium|

#3iatlas #astronomy-anomalies #interstellar-object

science7 months ago•5 min saved

Scientists Debate Alien Origins and Threats of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Scientists suggest using a Jupiter Oberth Maneuver to redirect NASA's Juno spacecraft to intercept the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in 2026, potentially allowing close-up study of this ancient and distant object, though NASA's current budget constraints may limit such missions.

via IFLScience|

#3iatlas #interstellar-comet #interstellar-objects

space-exploration1 year ago•4 min saved

"Sun Slingshot Could Propel Fastest Spacecraft Ever"

NASA is exploring a new propulsion method involving a heat shield and solar thermal propulsion system to enable spacecraft to perform an Oberth maneuver around the sun, potentially making them the fastest ever. The project, led by Jason Benkoski, has developed a material capable of withstanding high temperatures and identified methane as the most practical fuel. However, further research is needed, and the project has not yet advanced to Phase II.

via Phys.org|

#nasa #oberth-maneuver #propulsion