The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS was the third object ever discovered in our solar system that originated from another star system. Despite a viral conspiracy theory, NASA officials have repeatedly stated that 3I/ATLAS is a comet and not an alien spaceship.

The comet originated from outside our solar system and poses no danger to our planet. NASA officials have rejected theories that the object could be an alien spaceship. While not visible to the naked eye, the comet can be seen with a small telescope.

Until the U.S. government has data or samples of alien material that can be shared, the story of extraterrestrial visitors is just a story.

The commercial space economy has shifted from a story about government contracts to one about private revenue. Satellite broadband and earth observation companies are signing recurring contracts with insurers,