Conspiracy Theories About the 3I/ATLAS Comet
The main focus of the conspiracy theories is the claim that 3I/ATLAS is not a comet, but an artificial object.
Theory 1: 3I/ATLAS is an "Alien Mothership" or Scout Vehicle
This is the most widespread theory on the internet and social media, which is rooted in a scientific hypothesis.
Conspiracy Theory Claim:
This object entering the Solar System is not an ordinary comet, but an "interstellar mothership" or scout vehicle sent by an advanced alien civilization. It is speculated that as it approaches our planet, it may release smaller exploratory probes.
The Cited Claim (Avi Loeb's Hypothesis):
Professor Avi Loeb, a theoretical astrophysicist from Harvard University, has made similar claims regarding the previous interstellar visitor, Oumuamua (1I/Oumuamua).
For 3I/ATLAS, due to some of the object's unusual characteristics (its extreme velocity, orbital curvature different from other comets, and high emission of metallic elements), he proposed the hypothesis that it could be an object of technological origin, not natural.
According to Loeb, if the object is up to 20 kilometers in size, its progression at this speed and angle might not be the behavior expected from a natural comet. He presented this theory more as a thought experiment than as a scientific certainty.
Theory 2: One of the Oldest and Most Dangerous Objects in the World
This theory revolves around the object's age and mysterious origin.
Conspiracy Theory Claim:
Some articles state that 3I/ATLAS originated from the thick disk of the Milky Way Galaxy and could be even older than our Solar System (more than 7 billion years old). This has led to speculations that the object harbors very old and unknown technology or possesses energy powerful enough to pose a threat to Earth.
The Cited Claim (Scientific Analysis):
Observations indicate that the orbital parameters of 3I/ATLAS suggest it may have originated from the older regions of the galaxy—specifically, the Milky Way's thick disk. This means the object's age could indeed be very ancient. Since this scientific data indicates the object comes from beyond known planetary systems, it is naturally interpreted as "mysterious" and "dangerous."
Theory 3: 3I/ATLAS is Part of an Organized Alien Fleet Linked to Oumuamua and Borisov
This conspiracy theory connects previous interstellar objects with this new discovery.
Conspiracy Theory Claim:
3I/ATLAS is connected to the two previous interstellar objects that passed through the Solar System: 1I/Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. These three objects were actually sent by alien civilizations as an observation fleet to study Earth, and 3I/ATLAS is the final member of this fleet.
The Cited Claim (Numbering and Origin):
The objects are named 1I, 2I, and 3I according to their order of discovery (I = Interstellar). This numbering is perceived by conspiracy theorists as "proof" that these objects were sent in an organized manner. Scientifically, these objects are simply the first, second, and third interstellar objects discovered, and there is no evidence of an operational connection between them.
Important Note: The Scientific Stance
The vast majority of astronomers confirm that 3I/ATLAS, despite its unusual nature, is a large, natural comet traveling on a hyperbolic trajectory. The term "31 Atlas" is still considered a major piece of misinformation or misunderstanding. Conspiracy theories often arise by exaggerating scientific findings and presenting speculative hypotheses as definitive facts.
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