"Space agencies say the comet, 3I/ATLAS, poses no danger, despite viral conspiracy claims. Rumours across social media platforms that a huge comet is on a collision course with Earth have been circulating, with some users describing it as a major threat to humanity. Others are debating how the comet known as 3I/ATLAS and detected by NASA's ATLAS telescope on July 1 might be diverted from the Earth."
"Rumours began spreading after the New York Post published a story on September 29 under the headline: Massive' comet hurtling toward us is larger than previously thought, could be alien tech, scientist says: It could change everything for us'. Users on X (formerly Twitter) circulated screenshots of the article to support their claims. One account, under the name Steven Greenstreet, wrote: Scientists say a massive alien spaceship is hurtling towards Earth. Why aren't more people talking about this?"
Space agencies state comet 3I/ATLAS poses no danger to Earth despite viral conspiracy claims. Rumours circulated across social platforms asserting a massive comet on a collision course, with some users calling it an existential threat and others proposing diversion plans. Posts referenced NASA's ATLAS telescope detection on July 1 and cited alleged military gatherings and international coordination. Viral messages amplified ideas of alien technology, a claimed 130,000 mph trajectory, and two proposed missions including a so-called Messiah Crew. Official statements and experts dismiss any imminent impact risk or need for emergency military response.
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