{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"NASA &amp; Interstellar 3I-ATLAS | Recap w\/ My Thoughts &amp; Press Q&amp;A","description":"We went live for the NASA broadcast of the release of images of the Interplanetary &quot;comet&quot; 3I-Atlas, which was delayed due to the government shutdown. As the cultural curiosity surrounding 3I-ATLAS went viral during the poorly timed government shutdown, it was a unique opportunity for NASA to do what it does best. Share data and spend a little more time with the actual experts to explore that curiosity and dig deeper into what we found.&amp;nbsp; Unfortunately, it feels as though the government shutdown and funding cuts proposed by the current President's cabinet was more of an influence on this 3I-ATLAS review than curiosity was. If you wanted to know how I feel about this you can rewatch it live.&amp;nbsp; Two major themes for me: - Don't be an intellectual bully. There are curious people out there who are not trolling you (NASA). Talk to those people without demeaning their curiosity - The definition of a &quot;Comet&quot; is vague and outdated. Just like Pluto needed to be reclassified as a dwarf planet, we need a better term for these icy objects.&amp;nbsp; Would love to know what you think! Let us know in the comments below or email us at todayinspacepodcast @ gmail.com Timestamps:&amp;nbsp; 00:00 Initial Thoughts before NASA's Image Reveal Event&amp;nbsp; 04:31 Some Context and Observations of 3I Atlas&amp;nbsp; 11:45 Q&amp;amp;A Session with Press and Scientific Insights 14:01 Alien Hypothesis and Scientific Evidence 36:07 Scientific Goals and Future Observations&amp;nbsp; 36:20 Processing and Release of Images&amp;nbsp; 39:06 Orbital Dynamics and Non-Gravitational Accelerations 39:24 Public Engagement and Citizen Science&amp;nbsp; 40:00 Alex\u2019s Final Thoughts on the definition of a \u201ccomet\u201d and power of science communication We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more &amp;amp; start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https:\/\/ag3dprinting.etsy.com\/listing\/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https:\/\/ag3dprinting.etsy.com\/listing\/1602850640 Support the podcast: \u2022 Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - http:\/\/ag3dprinting.etsy.com &amp;nbsp;\u2022 Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at http:\/\/ag3d-printing.com \u2022 Donate at todayinspace.net ","author_name":"Today In Space","author_url":"http:\/\/www.todayinspace.net\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39164770\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/3e00ff\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195814635"}