Falcon 9 Intercept Mission Against 3I/ATLAS — Then This Happened

A rocket lifted off quietly, without cameras, countdowns, or press briefings to mark the event. At the same time, telescopes tracked a visitor from another star — 3I/ATLAS, blazing through our solar system at impossible speed. Some saw a coincidence. Others suspected a rehearsal for intercepting something interstellar. If true, it marks a turning point in how humanity meets the unknown. If true, it marks a turning point in how humanity meets the unknown. This is the untold story of Falcon 9 and the comet from another star.