3I/ATLAS Discovery

China’s Tianwen-1 captures interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS near Mars

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July 25, 2026 • 58 views
Original source: Science Daily
China’s Tianwen-1 captures interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS near Mars

China’s Tianwen-1 orbiter captured a faint but remarkable view of 3I/ATLAS as the interstellar comet raced past Mars. The images reveal its tail and glowing coma, offering scientists a glimpse of material born beyond our solar system.

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