NASA Confirms Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS on Stable Course, No Threat to Earth
NASA has confirmed that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS remains on a stable path through the Solar System and poses no risk to Earth.
Data released by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) show that the comet's velocity and direction have remained constant since its discovery in July, travelling at 68.3 kilometres per second.
The object's closest approach to Earth will occur on December 19, 2025, at a distance of roughly 268 million kilometres-nearly twice the distance between Earth and the Sun.
No manoeuvring toward Earth; it continues on its expected trajectory
Astronomers from NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) confirmed that the comet follows a hyperbolic orbit, ensuring that it will permanently exit the Solar System after its solar pass.
Author's summary: NASA confirms comet 3I/ATLAS safe passage.
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