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Exactly How We Would Send our First Laser-Powered Probe to Alpha Centauri

By: RAS_WEB
On: December 13, 2018
In: News, RSSfeeds, Universe Today

Exactly How We Would Send our First Laser-Powered Probe to Alpha Centauri

In a recent study, an international team of scientists present their concept for a lightsail and spacecraft that could make the journey to the nearest star in about 100 years.

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