SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 2, 2026NotebookCheck

The first image of comet 3I/ATLAS captured by the Juice probe has been revealed

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ESA's Juice probe captured the first detailed images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during its journey to Jupiter, dispelling earlier theories that the mysterious object might be an alien spacecraft. The images, taken from 66 million kilometers away, clearly show the comet's icy core, gas and dust halo, and tail, confirming its true nature as scientists continue analyzing the data.

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