Harvard astrophyscists claim space rock could be an alien probe

Oumuamua, the first interstellar object detected in our solar system, was discovered in 2017. It is 800 meters long and 80 meters wide, with unknown composition, possibly metals or rocks. Theoretical studies suggest it might be extraterrestrial, using a light sail for propulsion. Some researchers propose it could be an alien space probe, but this is disputed. NASA observed it traveling at 64,000 km/h, exiting the solar system in January 2019, heading towards the Pegasus constellation.

What is the significance of Oumuamua in our solar system?

• It is a new planet found in the solar system.

• It is a comet from the Kuiper Belt.

• It is the largest asteroid ever discovered.

• It is the first interstellar object to enter our solar system.

What is one theory about Oumuamua's method of travel?

• It uses a light sail to propel itself.

• It is pushed by solar winds.

• It is powered by nuclear energy.

• It travels using gravitational slingshots.

What is one of the more exotic theories about Oumuamua?

• It is a fully operational space probe sent by aliens.

• It is a natural satellite of a distant planet.

• It is a piece of a broken asteroid.

• It is a fragment of a destroyed star.

What did NASA observe about Oumuamua's speed?

• It was stationary in space.

• It was moving at the speed of light.

• It was traveling at 10,000 kilometers per hour.

• It was traveling at 64,000 kilometers per hour.

What is the next destination of Oumuamua after leaving our solar system?

• The Pegasus constellation

• The Andromeda Galaxy

• The Milky Way center

• The Orion Nebula