Breaking News: Mysterious 'Oumuamua Object Still Baffles Scientists 3 Years After Discovery A peculiar space object known as 'Oumuamua has left scientists stunned since its discovery in 2017. The mysterious object, which hurtled through the solar system, has sparked intense debate over its origins and composition. Three years after its initial detection, researchers are still struggling to determine whether 'Oumuamua is a comet, asteroid, or something entirely different. As scientists continue to study the object's properties, new theories are emerging that may hold the key to unraveling the secrets of this enigmatic space traveler.