Dubbed gamma-ray burst 191019A, this extraordinary event is believed to have occurred within the chaotic surroundings of a supermassive black hole at the center of an ancient galaxy. While most gamma-ray bursts result from the merger or explosion of massive stars, this discovery points to the collision of neutron stars or stellar remnants as the cause.

Loeb's theory goes even further, suggesting that the meteorite could be the remnants of an interstellar alien probe. In support of his hypothesis, Loeb secured funding from Charles Hoskinson, the founder of the Cardano cryptocurrency, to conduct an expedition aboard the Silver Star.

However, Loeb's claims have faced substantial skepticism from other scientists in the field. Many astronomers and physicists have rejected his extraterrestrial explanations, including those related to another potentially interstellar meteor tagged as IM2. Astronomer Peter Brown from Western University has released a pre-print draft challenging Loeb's hypotheses.

As the scientific community remains divided on the matter, it is clear that this controversy has ignited a renewed interest in the search for extraterrestrial life and the mysteries of interstellar space.