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3I/ATLAS is a rare interstellar comet and is the third confirmed object passing through our solar system. The comet poses no threat to Earth as it is still far out and its path is predictable. Scientists are trying to study the comet as it has unusual chemical signatures and a dust tail, which could be crucial information about the formation of planetary systems apart from ours. However, due to the comet’s speed, researchers only have a limited window to observe it before it veers too far into space. Spacecrafts have been able to take close-up photos, furthering the data available. This has led to a global collaboration from scientific communities to research the comet. (Timesofindia, November 28, 2025)

Article:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/3i/atlas-becomes-the-uns-official-target-in-a-planetary-defence-exercise-what-makes-this-interstellar-visitor-worth-a-global-campaign/articleshow/125605267.cms