Nasa is set to hold a press conference this evening in relation to the mysterious object feared to be an alien space craft as it flies through space at mega speed Nasa boffins are set to break their silence on the space rock (Image: Getty)

The true identity of the mystery object feared to be an alien spacecraft as it hurtles through space could be revealed today when Nasa finally breaks its silence. The space agency promises to unveil new images of 3I/Atlas at 8pm GMT.

Boffins have called a press conference to share photos taken by its various spacecraft and telescopes, which have yet to be seen publicly despite feverish interest due to the US government's shutdown.

The make-up of the interstellar visitor has left boffins baffled for months. Some experts claim it is a comet,

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