Harvard Scientist Urges Action on Potential Alien Craft Approaching Earth

A Harvard scientist has raised eyebrows with a bold claim that an unusual object hurtling towards Earth may be an alien craft sent to assess human intelligence. Professor Avi Loeb has been vocal about his theories regarding the interstellar object, named 3I/ATLAS, and is advocating for immediate action before it enters our solar system.

Recent research suggests that 3I/ATLAS is “generating its own light,” which has led to speculation that it could be a technologically advanced mothership. Loeb has emphasized the importance of further investigation, proposing that humanity should attempt to communicate with the object. While many in the scientific community have dismissed his assertions as unfounded, Loeb remains convinced that a closer examination could prove beneficial.

The prevailing view among researchers is that 3I/ATLAS is a comet. However, Loeb contends that the illumination observed from the object does not reflect how comets typically scatter solar radiation. He compared the light emitted from 3I/ATLAS to a “vehicle turning on its headlights” and suggested it could be a spacecraft powered by nuclear energy.

In his pursuit of answers, Loeb has outlined a plan to use NASA’s Juno spacecraft, which was launched in 2011 to study Jupiter. He calculated that if Juno accelerates by 2.6 kilometers per second on September 14, 2025, it could come within proximity of 3I/ATLAS, allowing for potential communication. According to his projections, this encounter could occur on March 14, 2026.

Despite his enthusiasm, Loeb acknowledges significant challenges associated with this proposal. The object is traveling at an astonishing speed of 221,000 kilometers per hour, which some researchers argue makes interception attempts impractical. Nevertheless, he views this situation as a rare opportunity to gain insights into the interstellar visitor. Loeb stated, “The close encounter of 3I/ATLAS to Jupiter provides a rare opportunity to shift Juno from its current orbit around Jupiter to intercept the path of 3I/ATLAS at its closest approach to Jupiter.”

In an alternative approach, Loeb suggested utilizing the HiRISE camera aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. He pointed out that 3I/ATLAS will be positioned just 29 million kilometers from Mars on October 3, 2025, and will come even closer, to approximately 2.7 million kilometers, within days.

As the scientific community continues to assess the nature of 3I/ATLAS, Professor Loeb’s proposals highlight a growing interest in the potential for extraterrestrial life and the importance of exploring the unknown. Whether or not his theories will gain traction remains to be seen, but the discussion surrounding 3I/ATLAS is sure to persist as it approaches our solar system.