Mystery Space Object Might Be An Alien Ship Preparing To Strike Earth
Just a few weeks ago, astronomers confirmed the sighting of a rare and fast-moving interstellar object speeding through our Solar System, making it only the third of its kind ever detected.
This object, known as 3I/ATLAS, is the subject of a new draft research paper released on Tuesday. The study raises the possibility that it could be a piece of alien technology, potentially heading our way with hostile intent.
According to the paper, the object is expected to reach its closest point to the Sun in late November. During that time, it will be obscured from Earth’s view, which could allow it to perform a high-speed deceleration and remain within the Solar System undetected — possibly in preparation for an attack.
One of the authors behind this research is Avi Loeb, a respected astrophysicist from Harvard who has built a reputation for exploring bold and sometimes controversial ideas about alien life and interstellar exploration.
His collaborators on this new paper are Adam Hibberd and Adam Crowl, both of whom are affiliated with the Initiative for Interstellar Studies based in London.
In the paper, the authors make it clear that the scenario they explore is purely hypothetical. They do not necessarily believe it to be true, but they argue that it’s a topic worth considering and examining.
However, they warn in the study: “The consequences, should the hypothesis turn out to be correct, could potentially be dire for humanity, and would possibly require defensive measures to be undertaken (though these might prove futile).”
The study goes on to say: “The hypothesis is an interesting exercise in its own right, and is fun to pursue, irrespective of its likely validity.”
This unusual object was first observed on July 1 by the ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) telescope located in Río Hurtado, Chile. Based on early measurements, its size is estimated to be between 10 and 20 kilometers wide, although it could be smaller if its composition includes a large amount of reflective ice.
