SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 12, 2025Medium

The Gravity of 3I/ATLAS

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The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS passed through our solar system in October 2025, offering scientists a rare chance to study its gravitational properties. Despite weighing over 33 billion tons with a diameter between 5-46 kilometers, its weak gravity means someone running at Usain Bolt's record speed could literally escape from its surface into space.

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