Comets
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has made the first direct detection of methane on an interstellar comet. The findings reveal unusual chemistry in comet 3I/ATLAS, including high levels of carbon dioxide.
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A comet from beyond our solar system shows dramatically higher levels of deuterium-rich water than any object seen locally. The findings suggest it formed under much colder conditions than those in our own planetary neighborhood. Researchers used observations from two major telescopes to make the measurements.
After a prolonged US government shutdown, NASA has resumed nonessential operations and held a press conference to address the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. The agency released previously reserved images and confirmed it is a comet, dismissing online speculations about alien technology.
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The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, recently passing its closest point to the sun, shows unusually high levels of carbon dioxide that could stem from billions of years of cosmic ray exposure. This alteration might prevent scientists from tracing its home star system. Upcoming observations could reveal more pristine material beneath its surface.