Project Lyra: On a Mission to Catch Up With Oumuamua

The video discusses Umuamua, the first detected interstellar object, and the mystery of its unexplained acceleration. Scientists are considering missions to study it, despite challenges like its speed and distance. Project Lyra proposes two mission trajectories using gravity assists. Future detection of interstellar objects is expected to improve with new telescopes and missions.

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