Laser Beaming, Nanocraft Are Behind Interstellar Mission Initiative

Credit: Breakthrough Initiative
Global cooperation will be required to launch an interstellar reconnaissance mission to the nearest solar system, using a powerful laser beam to propel tiny “nanocraft” to relativistic speeds, but the technology exists or is expected to be available within several years, according to Internet...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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