SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 17, 2025Live Science

Mars orbiter narrows down the exact path of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS by 'ten-fold,' surprising scientists

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ESA's Mars orbiter dramatically improved tracking of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS by capturing detailed images during its October flyby, refining the comet's trajectory ten-fold through unprecedented triangulation methods. This breakthrough enables astronomers to precisely target instruments as the alien visitor exits our solar system permanently.

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