A mysterious visitor from beyond our solar system has reignited debate over the possibility of alien life. First spotted in July 2025, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS drew global attention not just for its rare trajectory, but for the swirl of speculation it triggered—ranging from scientific curiosity to theories of extraterrestrial probes. On 19 November 2025, after months of silence due to a US government shutdown, NASA has released new images and data that put the rumours to rest.
