Harvard scientist demands urgent probe after mysterious ‘shiny’ cylindrical object spotted on Mars

Avi Loeb has urged NASA to redirect the Curiosity Rover to examine a mysterious 20-centimetre cylindrical object spotted in Gale Crater. While likely debris from the rover’s landing system, its origin remains unconfirmed. Loeb argues that investigating it should take priority over routine exploration, though NASA has not yet responded publicly.

By TOI Science Desk