Its trajectory, tracked by instruments on the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, may help scientists refine planetary defense strategies—critical for protecting Earth from future space threats.
What’s Next for the Interstellar Wanderer?
JWST will likely be the last observatory to track the comet as it departs the inner solar system. Scientists admit they still do not know the object’s precise size—estimates range from a few thousand feet to a few miles across.
As Statler put it:
“We’re still figuring out the right questions to ask about interstellar objects.”
