Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Elon Musk Disputes Alien Spaceship Theory for Comet 3I/ATLAS
Elon Musk talked on Joe Rogan's podcast about a comet called 3I/ATLAS that has been acting strangely.
Some people wondered if it was a spaceship from aliens because it's very big and fast, and it released something called "industrial nickel."
But Elon Musk doesn't think so.
He explained that there are real asteroids and comets made of nickel, and that a pure nickel spaceship would be too heavy.
Musk also promised Rogan that if he ever found proof of aliens, he would share it on the show.
They also chatted about SpaceX's work and how people might travel to the Moon for fun in the future.
The comet 3I/ATLAS is really old and moving very fast, and scientists are watching it closely to learn more.
Elon Musk discussed the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on Joe Rogan's podcast, dismissing theories it could be an alien spaceship.
Musk stated that nickel-rich asteroids and comets exist, and an entirely nickel spaceship would be too heavy.
He promised Joe Rogan he would reveal any evidence of alien existence on the podcast.
Comet 3I/ATLAS is noted for its high speed (200,000 km/hr), large size (Manhattan-sized), unexpected brightening, and blue coloration.
Musk and Rogan also touched upon SpaceX's advancements and the potential for lunar tourism.
- Who
- Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, astronomers
- What
- Discussion about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS and the possibility of alien life
- When
- Recent discussion on Joe Rogan's podcast, comet discovered July 1
- Where
- Joe Rogan's podcast, space
- Why
- Musk shared his skepticism about 3I/ATLAS being an alien spaceship and discussed his views on extraterrestrial life.
- Comet Name
- 3I/ATLAS
- Discovery Date
- July 1
- Speed
- 200,000 km/hr
- Estimated Size
- Size of Manhattan
- Estimated Age
- 7 to 14 billion years