IMG_2 (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

IMG_2

Caption

In November 2025, 3I/ATLAS passed between ESA’s Juice and NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft. SwRI researchers informally coordinated efforts between the two missions to make unique observations of the interstellar comet.

Credit

Credit: NASA/ESA/Southwest Research Institute

Usage Restrictions

Free to use for educational purposes.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.