The arrival of 31/ATLAS, an extraordinary Interstellar Visitor, has ignited waves of online speculation and conspiracy theories — but space agencies say there is no danger. The object, officially named 3I/ATLAS, is only the third confirmed interstellar body ever detected entering our solar system, and scientists emphasize that despite the dramatic rumors, it is behaving exactly like a natural comet.
NASA Unveils New Photos of 31/ATLAS as Agency Debunks Alien Rumors – USA Herald
Conspiracies Rise as 31/ATLAS Gains Global Attention
Ever since the comet was first detected on July 1, 2025, by the ATLAS survey telescope, speculation has exploded worldwide. Popular conspiracy claims include:
- The comet — or fragments of it — could strike Earth.
- Its tail is “unlike any other object ever seen.”
- 31/ATLAS was sent by aliens or even contains extraterrestrial passengers.
NASA and other space agencies have repeatedly dismissed these theories. In fact, NASA recently released new images while clearly debunking alien rumors, as reported by the USA Herald (“NASA Unveils New Photos of 31/ATLAS as Agency Debunks Alien Rumors”).
Why 3I/ATLAS Is Not a Danger to Earth
Scientists stress that 3I/ATLAS is traveling on a hyperbolic trajectory, meaning it is not gravitationally bound to the Sun — it is simply passing through. Its closest approach to Earth is estimated at 1.8 AU, roughly 270 million kilometers, far beyond any danger zone.
