Proposed mission would explore interstellar object ‘Oumuamua

Far Out

A proposed mission would explore the first-ever object that astronomers spotted cruising into our solar system from interstellar space.

Proposed Mission Would Explore Interstellar Object ‘Oumuamua

"We now know such a mission, at least in principle, is achievable."

"There should be a lot of this material floating around."

Scientists say we'll soon discover more interstellar visitors

Sky Eye

Researchers say new observational equipment could help spot hundreds more interstellar visitors, like 'Oumuamua, every year.

Scientists Say We’ll Soon Discover More Interstellar Visitors

"Or we’ll discover multiple dead civilizations — that is, we’ll find their remains."

Sorry, but ’Oumuamua wasn't sent by aliens, say scientists, for some reason dignifying this yet again

Case Closed

An in-depth study of 'Oumuamua, the first interstellar visitor to our solar system, seems to finally put to bed the theory that it's an alien spacecraft.

Sorry, but ’Oumuamua the Asteroid Wasn’t Sent by Aliens, Say Scientists, For Some Reason Dignifying This Yet Again

"‘Oumuamua’s properties are consistent with a natural origin."

"A fraction of planets could have had an 'Oumuamua at their heart. You're not going to have any trace of it anymore, but it’s a lovely thought."

Interstellar visitor like 'Oumuamua may have formed Earth's core

Planetary Seeds

A new scientific hypothesis posits that interstellar rocks like 'Oumuamua could have helped form planets throughout the galaxy.

Interstellar Visitor Like ‘Oumuamua May Have Formed Earth’s Core

Orphaned space rocks could enter a solar system's orbit and form into a planet.

The head of Harvard's Astronomy Department is standing by his hypothesis.

Harvard astronomer defends hypothesis that object is alien probe

Ayy LMAO

The chair of Harvard University's Astronomy Department defended his controversial hypothesis that interstellar object Oumuamua could be an alien probe.

Harvard Astronomer Defends Hypothesis That Object Is Alien Probe

"We have no way of knowing whether it’s active technology, or a spaceship that is no longer operative and is continuing to float in space."

Signs of life could be hidden beneath 'Oumuamua's outer layer.

Our first interstellar visitor is covered in a layer of "organic sunscreen"

Off World

Researchers say our first interstellar visitor has a natural layer of protection against the Sun's cosmic rays, and it could be covering an icy core.

Our First Interstellar Visitor Is Covered in a Layer Of "Organic Sunscreen"

The asteroid's mantle may be protecting an icy core.

Our First Interstellar Visitor Is Covered in a Layer Of “Organic Sunscreen”

As we continue to monitor stars and the rest of our Solar System, we're going to need more powerful telescopes capable of keeping up with new discoveries.

The first-ever interstellar asteroid is the start of a new era in astronomy

Named Oumuamua, the first-ever interstellar asteroid is suspected to have been traveling for millions of years before wandering into our Solar System.

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