China’s Tianwen-1 Probe Makes First Observation of an Interstellar Object
| 2025-11-09 20:46
China’s Tianwen-1 Mars orbiterhas achieved a new milestone by successfully observing theinterstellar object 3I/ATLAS, according to theChina National Space Administration (CNSA). Using itshigh-resolution camera, Tianwen-1 captured images of the object from a distance of about30 million kilometers, making it one of the closest spacecraft to observe 3I/ATLAS. This marksthe first time a Chinese spacecraft has detected an interstellar object, further demonstrating the nation’s growing capabilities indeep space exploration.(Photo provided toChina Youth Daily)
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By Wang Yu, Wang Ziyuan, Ye Baolu(intern), Qiu Chenhui/ China Youth Daily
