Rendezvous with Rama

"Rendezvous with Rama" is a science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke, published in 1973. The story follows a massive asteroid-like object, named Rama, that enters our solar system. A spaceship, Endeavour, is sent to explore it. Inside, the crew discovers a complex, cylindrical environment with mysterious structures and automated systems. As they investigate, they encounter intriguing phenomena and realize Rama is a relic of an advanced alien civilization. The novel explores themes of human curiosity, the nature of intelligence, and humanity's place in the universe, blending hard science with rich imagination.