NASA’s Exoplanet Hunter Just Made A Stunning Discovery About An Interstellar Comet

NASA’s Exoplanet Hunter Just Made A Stunning Discovery About An Interstellar Comet

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite has once again surprised astronomers by tracking interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare visitor from beyond the solar system. During a dedicated observing campaign in January 2026, the spacecraft collected new data as the comet raced outward, offering scientists a final opportunity to analyze its rotation and activity. The observations build on findings detailed by NASA in an official mission update publ…