This infographic outlines interstellar objects as unbound bodies passing through star systems. It details their origins through gravitational scattering or ejection, key traits including hyperbolic paths and varied compositions, notable detections such as 1I/'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov, and methods plus future missions for study.

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