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Agencies Are Making Plans to Catch Rocks From Other Solar Systems : ScienceAlert

Last updated: April 21, 2025 10:05 am
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A mysterious object zoomed through our Solar System in late 2017, catching the attention of astronomers worldwide. Dubbed ‘Oumuamua, this quarter-mile-long, highly elongated object was the first interstellar visitor ever confirmed to have passed through our neighborhood.

Researchers believe that interstellar objects (ISOs) like ‘Oumuamua originate from distant star systems and become cosmic nomads, drifting through space after being ejected by catastrophic events like planetary collisions. These elusive objects provide valuable insights into the composition and geology of far-off star systems that are otherwise out of reach for traditional space missions.

Despite the potential to learn more about these interstellar travelers, ISOs are challenging to detect and study due to their unpredictable nature and high speeds. Ground- and space-based telescopes struggle to respond quickly to incoming ISOs, often capturing them only after they have already passed by.

To overcome these limitations, innovative space missions like NASA’s Bridge and the European Space Agency’s Comet Interceptor are in development. These missions aim to intercept and study ISOs up close, offering a unique opportunity to unlock the mysteries of objects from beyond our Solar System.

However, chasing down ISOs is no easy feat. These objects travel at incredible speeds, giving spacecraft a limited window of opportunity to intercept them. New technologies, such as artificial intelligence and advanced propulsion systems like solar sails, are being explored to enhance our ability to approach and study ISOs effectively.

The Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile is set to begin a 10-year survey of the night sky, which is expected to detect dozens of ISOs each year. This massive survey could mark the beginning of a new era in ISO detection and exploration, paving the way for future missions to study these interstellar visitors in unprecedented detail.

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Despite the challenges and uncertainties surrounding ISO exploration, embracing emerging technologies and collaborative efforts between ground-based observatories and space missions hold the key to unraveling the secrets of these cosmic wanderers. By pushing the boundaries of space exploration, we may one day be able to approach and rendezvous with ISOs, opening up a new chapter in our understanding of the universe.

This article was written by Billy Bryan, Chris Carter, and Theodora Ogden from RAND Europe and is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

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