Comet 3I/ATLAS gallery: See NASA's long-awaited images of interstellar visitor

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are urging the NASA inspector general to investigate the Goddard Space Flight Center following the closure of essential campus facilities during the government shutdown. This situation has raised concerns about the impact on NASA's operations and research capabilities.

NASA's Expedition 73 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) engaged in various activities this week, including demonstrating how to measure one's mass in a microgravity environment. The crew also contributed to the overall weight of the ISS, which is nearly 1 million pounds, showcasing the complexities of living and working in space.

A stealth solar storm has recently impacted Earth, marking a significant event as it indicates the sun's transition into a declining phase of its 11-year cycle. This unexpected occurrence highlights the sun's dynamic nature and its influence on Earth.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission is progressing as the Orion crew module has been successfully stacked onto the Space Launch System (SLS) in preparation for the upcoming launch scheduled for early 2026. This marks a significant step in NASA's efforts to return humans to the Moon.

New research indicates that Theia, the celestial body theorized to have collided with Earth to form the moon, originated from a region closer to the sun. This finding challenges previous assumptions about Theia's location and provides new insights into the dynamics of the early solar system.

NASA has released new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, confirming its identity as a comet and dispelling rumors of alien origins. A NASA official emphasized that the interstellar visitor exhibits typical comet characteristics.

NASA has released images of Comet 3I/ATLAS as it passed by Mars, following the reopening of the government. The images were captured by a fleet of government spacecraft, showcasing an object that originated from beyond our solar system.

NASA has directed its fleet of spacecraft to observe comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object, and has released new images confirming its comet-like characteristics. The agency stated that all evidence indicates it behaves like a comet.