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NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars may have captured an image of the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, a potential visitor from beyond our solar system. The rover detected a bright streak in the Martian sky, which NASA believes could be the comet that made its closest approach to Mars on October 3rd. While confirmation is pending, NASA had prepared the rover to observe this rare celestial event. Interstellar objects like 3I/Atlas provide invaluable insights into the formation of other star systems.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.