AaS! 166: What's the Truth Behind 'Oumuamua?
Ask a Spaceman!21 Joulu 2021

AaS! 166: What's the Truth Behind 'Oumuamua?

Where did 'Oumuamua come from? What is it made of, and how did it end up here? Is it really an artifact of an alien civilization? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman!

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