This lack of authoritative data is allowing misinformation and speculation about the object being alien technology to spread unchecked. (Image: X/ @My name is M. Only M)
A supposed NASA photo and a dubious video credited to Japanese scientists are going viral, each claiming to show the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. With no official clarification so far, the online vacuum has been filled with rumors and false claims about the comet’s identity.
Four pictures of a lengthy, odd-looking object that were purportedly "caught by the Hubble Space Telescope" are included in one popular post. NASA experts are fascinated by its "unique symmetry" and "unexpected structure," according to the description, which suggests that it resembles a spacecraft. A "breathtaking peek of 3I/ATLAS" is the description of another widely circulated film, which is allegedly from Japanese scientists. However, viewers quickly realized that the video was not in Japanese, raising questions about its authenticity.
The main issue stems from the lack of verified updates. NASA has yet to share any statement or authentic image of 3I/ATLAS, resulting in a shortage of trustworthy information. The situation has worsened due to the reported government shutdown, which has limited the agency’s operations. The situation has become so concerning that prominent Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has publicly called on NASA to release images of the comet captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in early October. He has yet to receive any response.
NASA's lack of commentary is actively fueling wild speculation. With no facts to anchor the public discussion, theories are running rampant. Many internet users now see NASA’s silence as confirmation that the agency is concealing something—possibly that 3I/ATLAS is alien technology. Viral posts, which both experts and observers suspect to be AI-generated fabrications, are being circulated as “proof.” The situation shows how the absence of timely, transparent communication from trusted sources allows false stories to flourish worldwide.
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