The first signal from the 'alien ship' 3I/ATLAS has been received in the Solar System.
Scientists have received the first signal from the cosmic object 3I/ATLAS, which is located in the Solar System and is moving towards Earth. This data is provided by the portal The Astronomer’s Telegram (AT).
"The absorption of OH was detected in the 1665 MHz and 1667 MHz lines," the message states. The radio signal was received by the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa, although all previous attempts to detect it in the same absorption lines had been unsuccessful.
Harvard scientist Avi Loeb predicts that on March 16, 2026, when 3I/ATLAS is near Jupiter, the spacecraft "Juno" will attempt to capture its radio signal at low frequencies.
Prior to this, Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb suggested that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS exhibits too anomalous behavior for a comet. In his opinion, this may indicate that the object is an alien ship changing its direction of movement using an engine.
The object, discovered on July 1 using NASA's network of telescopes, invaded the Solar System a few months ago and reached its closest point to the Sun on October 29. Most experts consider 3I/ATLAS to be an interstellar comet; however, according to Avi Loeb, it cannot be ruled out that it has an artificial origin and represents a giant alien ship.
Data published by NASA employee David Farnocchia indicates that the object has changed its trajectory compared to what was predicted. By October 29, the deviation from the point where its gravitational trajectory could have led it reached four arc seconds along the right ascension axis. This suggests that the trajectory of 3I/ATLAS is influenced by factors other than gravity.
Loeb believes that a likely explanation for what is happening is the rapid degassing of the object. When comets approach the Sun, they "melt," and the evaporating material forms their tail. This may be what is happening with 3I/ATLAS.
