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Scientists to Probe Mysterious Space Object for Alien Tech

Scientists to Probe Mysterious Space Object for Alien Tech
This artist’s impression shows the first interstellar asteroid Oumuamua. This unique object was discovered on Oct. 19, 2017 by the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope in Hawaii. European Southern Observatory/M. Kornmesser
Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
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The mysterious interstellar object unveiled by scientists last month is now going to be probed for signs of alien technology.

The 400m long cigar-shaped object is the first asteroid from outside of the solar system ever observed, first spotted zipping through the solar system on Oct. 19.

Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
Simon Veazey is a UK-based journalist who has reported for The Epoch Times since 2006 on various beats, from in-depth coverage of British and European politics to web-based writing on breaking news.
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