Scientist shares 'what NASA should have told us' about 'alien mothership' 3I/ATLAS in press conference

Harvard University physicist Avi Loeb is challenging the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) recent classification of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS as a comet. Loeb contends that NASA's press conference failed to adequately address anomalies suggesting 3I/ATLAS could be a "technological mothership," potentially posing a threat to Earth. His analysis advocates for a more open-minded scientific inquiry into its true nature, moving beyond conventional astronomical interpretations.

Loeb highlights specific discrepancies, including the object's mass relative to other interstellar visitors and the unusual behavior of its jets. He posits that a spacecraft could accumulate an outer layer of dust and ice, mimicking a comet's sublimation when exposed to sunlight. This perspective suggests that traditional astronomical interpretations might overlook the possibility of an artificial origin, drawing parallels to the Trojan Horse narrative where an unassuming exterior concealed a hidden purpose.

The debate intensifies as 3I/ATLAS approaches its closest point to Earth on December 19, 2025. Loeb believes this proximity will offer crucial data to determine whether the object is indeed a natural comet or an advanced interstellar probe, potentially deploying smaller craft towards planets like Mars and Earth. This event is anticipated to provide significant insights into interstellar phenomena, urging the scientific community to embrace unexpected possibilities beyond conventional explanations.