Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Harvard Scientist Suggests Interstellar Object Could be Alien Craft
Scientists have found a strange object from another star system called 3I/ATLAS, which is heading toward our solar system.
A scientist named Avi Loeb thinks it might be an alien spacecraft because of how it's moving, its size, and that it doesn't look like a regular space rock.
He thinks it's too big to have traveled here naturally.
However, other scientists disagree, saying there's no proof it's from aliens.
Loeb thinks it's unlikely so many objects of this size exist and one would happen to be traveling near us.
The object is expected to get close to Mars.
He suggests it might be targeting the inner solar system.
It is very large and is not releasing any dust or gas, meaning it does not have comet-like qualities.
Avi Loeb suggests the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft.
Loeb cites its trajectory, size, and lack of comet-like behavior as evidence.
The object, much larger than 'Oumuamua, is heading towards the inner solar system.
Experts have countered, stating there is no definitive proof of alien origin.
Loeb questions how such a large object could naturally traverse interstellar space.
- Who
- Avi Loeb proposes the alien spacecraft theory; other scientists disagree.
- What
- An interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, is speculated to be an alien spacecraft by Avi Loeb.
- When
- Detected on July 1st, nearing the inner solar system, closest approach expected October 30th.
- Where
- Originating from the constellation Sagittarius and approaching the inner solar system.
- Why
- Loeb believes its trajectory, size, and lack of comet-like features suggest an artificial origin.
Avi Loeb's Stance
Other Scientists' Stance
Origin
Avi Loeb's Stance
3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft.
Other Scientists' Stance
No evidence to support an alien origin.
Size & Travel
Avi Loeb's Stance
The object's size makes a natural journey unlikely.
Other Scientists' Stance
Size does not indicate an alien origin.
Trajectory
Avi Loeb's Stance
Retrograde orbit plane suggests a technological design.
Other Scientists' Stance
There is nothing pointing to an alien origin.
- Object Name
- 3I/ATLAS
- Object Type
- Interstellar object/comet
- Size Estimate
- 20-24km diameter
- Speed
- 60 kilometers per second
- Distance from Earth
- 490 million km
- Closest Approach to Sun
- October 30, 210 million km