
NASA responds after scientist warned 'hostile alien threat' could attack Earth in just months
NASA has responded to growing speculation from some scientists warning of a potential "hostile alien threat," assuring the public that Earth is not in danger — at least not at this time.
The concerns stem from the recent discovery of an extraordinary interstellar object named 3I/ATLAS, which is currently hurtling toward our solar system at a staggering speed of approximately 140,000 miles per hour. Initially classified as a comet by NASA, the object quickly caught the attention of a team of Harvard-affiliated researchers, including renowned astrophysicist Avi Loeb, who proposed a more provocative theory: that 3I/ATLAS might not be a natural object at all, but potentially an intelligently controlled alien spacecraft.
Loeb, alongside fellow researchers Adam Hibberd and Adam Crowl, published a controversial paper suggesting that the object’s behavior is inconsistent with that of a standard comet. Specifically, they highlighted its unusual trajectory and non-gravitational acceleration—movement not explained by known forces like gravity or typical comet outgassing. According to the team, this raises the possibility that 3I/ATLAS is an artificial, possibly intelligent, technological artifact.
In their paper, Loeb and his colleagues stated:
“The hypothesis in question is that [3I/ATLAS] is a technological artifact, and furthermore has active intelligence.”
They went on to speculate that if this hypothesis holds true, the object’s intentions could be either entirely benign or potentially hostile. They warned that if the latter is correct, an attack scenario could unfold within months, though they offered no concrete evidence to support such a timeline.
The scientists also pointed out that 3I/ATLAS seems to be deliberately avoiding close observation, with a trajectory that makes it extremely difficult for ground-based telescopes to track. This evasiveness, combined with its low retrograde tilt, suggests to them that the object might be actively maneuvering, rather than simply following the natural pull of celestial bodies. This maneuverability would also make any human attempt to intercept or study the object significantly more difficult.
Despite the eye-catching nature of these claims, NASA has responded with calm authority, quickly moving to reassure the public. Paul Chodas, director of NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), unequivocally dismissed the alien spacecraft theory. He reaffirmed that the object is entirely natural and poses no threat to our planet.
According to NASA, 3I/ATLAS was first detected on July 1st, approximately 420 million miles from Earth. Although it is indeed entering our solar system, NASA confirmed that it will pass by Earth at a safe distance of about 170 million miles — far beyond the reach of any possible impact scenario.
In a statement to AP News, Chodas emphasized that 3I/ATLAS has likely been traveling through interstellar space for hundreds of millions of years, and that scientists have long anticipated such encounters.
“We've been expecting to see interstellar objects for decades, frankly, and finally we're seeing them,” Chodas said.
He also directly addressed the alien hypothesis, stating that while it is exciting to discover such objects, people should not leap to conclusions:
“It’s a visitor from another solar system, yes — but it’s not artificial. It’s not a spaceship. Don’t get excited, because some people do.”
NASA’s calm dismissal of the alien threat has helped cool public anxiety, but the mystery of 3I/ATLAS continues to intrigue astronomers around the world. As the object journeys through our solar system, researchers are seizing the opportunity to study it in greater detail, hoping to uncover more about the nature of these rare interstellar visitors — and perhaps learn something new about the universe in the process.
While alien spacecraft may remain the stuff of science fiction for now, 3I/ATLAS is a scientific marvel in its own right, offering a rare glimpse into the vast unknowns of deep space.
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