China's Tianwen-1 Orbiter Observes Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS
The Tianwen-1 Mars probe’s orbiter, operated by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), has successfully captured images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS using its high-resolution onboard camera.
The mission’s team released an illustration showing the relative positions of the Tianwen-1 orbiter and the passing interstellar body during the observation session.
“The image of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS was taken by the high-resolution camera mounted on the Tianwen-1 orbiter.” — CNSA
This marks another notable achievement for China’s space exploration program, which continues to push the boundaries of deep-space observation and planetary science.
Author’s Summary
Tianwen-1’s orbiter captured 3I/ATLAS, demonstrating China’s growing capacity in interstellar observation and its expanding reach in deep-space research.