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Despite the distance and speed that separate us from 'Oumuamua—now over 6 billion kilometers away—scientists are already proposing missions to reach it. Catching up to an object traveling at 26 km/s poses significant challenges, with gravity assists from planets like Jupiter being pivotal to creating a feasible journey plan.
Project Lyra, a key initiative by researchers, has outlined multiple trajectories to reach 'Oumuamua, planning launch dates between 2030 and 2033. These proposals emphasize the pressing desire to learn about our first confirmed interstellar visitor before it fades into the cosmic abyss.