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The trajectory of Three-i Atlas was initially set to leave our solar system, but recent maneuvers have altered this path slightly. Researchers are now focused on whether the object has released smaller fragments or probes that could pose a hazard to Earth or provide clues about its nature.
Dr. Loeb’s team at the Galileo Project is preparing to analyze incoming data over the coming months, utilizing hundreds of terrestrial and space-based telescopes, including observations near Mars. The goal is to determine whether any fragments or activity suggest an artificial origin, as well as to track its future movements with greater precision.