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Harvard Astrophysicist Claims Alien Probe Detected in Space

8/12/2025

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Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb is stirring excitement with his bold claim that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, spotted in July 2025, might be an alien probe. Its peculiar glow and trajectory challenge NASA's classification as a comet, igniting curiosity about extraterrestrial life. Mark your calendars—3I/ATLAS is set to make its closest approach to Earth on December 19, 2025.

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Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb is stirring excitement with his bold claim that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, spotted in July 2025, might be an alien probe. Its peculiar glow and trajectory challenge NASA's classification as a comet, igniting curiosity about extraterrestrial life. Mark your calendars—3I/ATLAS is set to make its closest approach to Earth on December 19, 2025.