Scientists detect radio signals and mysterious jets from space object 3I/ATLAS, alongside possible alien link
By kevinhughes // 2025-11-14
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  • The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS exhibits bizarre behavior – including unexplained acceleration, color changes and radio emissions unlike any known natural comet.
  • For the first time, astronomers detected hydroxyl (OH) radio signals from 3I/ATLAS at 1.665–1.667 GHz, suggesting artificial propulsion or unnatural composition.
  • The object emits jets stretching 1.8 million miles – far exceeding solar wind pressure – raising questions about whether it's a comet or a spacecraft with thrusters.
  • Its trajectory aligns within nine degrees of the 1977 "Wow! Signal," a coincidence with only a 0.6 percent chance of randomness, fueling speculation of an extraterrestrial connection.
  • Agencies continue tracking 3I/ATLAS, with Juno spacecraft set to investigate in 2026, while Harvard's Avi Loeb estimates a 40 percent chance it's artificial technology.
A massive interstellar object hurtling through our solar system has scientists worldwide questioning whether it is a natural comet or something far more extraordinary. Dubbed 3I/ATLAS, this enigmatic visitor, first detected on June 14 and officially confirmed by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on July 1, has exhibited baffling behavior – including unexplained acceleration, color changes and the emission of radio signals. Now, Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb – a leading figure in the Galileo Project – has raised a startling possibility. Could 3I/ATLAS be an artificial object, perhaps even an extraterrestrial probe? For the first time, astronomers have picked up a radio signal emanating from 3I/ATLAS. South Africa's MeerKAT radio telescope detected absorption lines from hydroxyl (OH) molecules – oxygen-hydrogen compounds – on Oct. 24. "These molecules leave a distinct radio signature that telescopes like MeerKAT can pick up," Loeb explained. Previous attempts on Sept. 20 and 28 failed, but this breakthrough confirms that the object is actively emitting detectable radio frequencies. The OH absorption lines were measured at 1.665 and 1.667 gigahertz, with Doppler shifts indicating a relative speed of 61 miles per second – far faster than expected for a typical comet. Optical images captured on Nov. 9 reveal massive jets of material stretching 600,000 miles sunward and 1.8 million miles in the opposite direction – roughly the diameter of the sun itself. Loeb noted: "Given that the anti-tail jets are only stopped at about 620,000 miles, their ram pressure exceeds that of the solar wind by a factor of a million." The solar wind typically flows at 250 miles per second, yet 3I/ATLAS' outflow speed suggests an unnatural propulsion mechanism. Loeb calculated that the object is shedding 50 billion tons per month, comparable to its own estimated mass. "The numbers are challenging for a natural comet explanation," he admitted. "The required mass loss, rapid perihelion brightening and size all point to anomalies."

Mystery object 3IATLAS: Alien tech or cosmic coincidence?

Adding to the intrigue, 3I/ATLAS' trajectory aligns within nine degrees of the origin of the 1977 "Wow! Signal" – a mysterious radio burst that has never been explained. "The chance of two random directions in the sky being aligned to that level is about 0.6 percent," Loeb remarked. This coincidence has fueled speculation that 3I/ATLAS could have emitted the Wow! Signal – or that it may be an artificial object navigating toward Earth. BrightU.AI's Enoch engine explains that the "Wow! Signal" is a mysterious, intense radio burst that was detected by Ohio State University's Big Ear radio observatory on Aug. 15, 1977. It was named after the exclamation of wonder uttered by astronomer Jerry Ehman upon discovering the signal, which appeared to come from the direction of the constellation Sagittarius. Beyond its radio emissions and colossal jets, 3I/ATLAS has exhibited non-gravitational acceleration – speeding up without a clear natural cause. NASA engineer Davide Farnocchia confirmed that the comet seems to be experiencing "non-gravitational acceleration." Additionally, astronomers observed the object turning blue as it approached the sun – a phenomenon Loeb suggested could stem from ionized carbon monoxide – or, more controversially, an artificial light source. "The non-gravitational acceleration might be the technological signature of an internal engine," he speculated. Comets typically develop bright tails when heated by the sun, yet 3I/ATLAS has none. Loeb estimated that 13 percent of its mass should have formed a tail, yet none is visible. Some scientists suggest Earth's viewing angle may obscure it, but Loeb remains skeptical. While mainstream astronomers lean toward natural explanations, Loeb has openly questioned whether 3I/ATLAS could be a spacecraft with thrusters. He pondered: "Is the network of jets associated with pockets of ice on the surface of a natural cometary nucleus or are they coming from a set of jet thrusters used for navigation of a spacecraft?" But critics, like astrophysicist Dr. Alfredo Carpineti, dismiss the alien hypothesis, arguing that comets are dynamic by nature. "3I/ATLAS is a dynamic object. It's not a comet cutout in a nativity play," Carpineti said. Yet, Loeb remains undeterred, assigning a 40 percent probability that 3I/ATLAS is artificial. NASA and the European Space Agency will continue monitoring 3I/ATLAS as it makes its closest approach to Earth on Dec. 19 (269 million kilometers away). The Juno spacecraft is scheduled to probe it in March 2026 when it passes 33 million miles from Jupiter, searching for low-frequency radio signals. For now, the mystery deepens. Whether 3I/ATLAS is a rogue comet or something far more extraordinary, its journey through our solar system challenges everything we know – and may force humanity to confront the possibility that we are not alone. Watch this video about Dr. Avi Loeb's theory that 3I/ATLAS could be an extraterrestrial spacecraft. This video is from the Planet Zedta channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: DailyMail.co.uk WIONews.com BrightU.ai News18.com Metro.co.uk Brighteon.com
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