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Near-Light-Speed Mission to Alpha Centauri.

Authors :
Finkbeiner, Ann
Source :
Scientific American. Mar2017, Vol. 316 Issue 3, p30-37. 8p. 5 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The cover story is provided which discusses the Breakthrough Starshot spacecraft's mission to travel to the star Alpha Centauri, including the spacecraft's design composed of what are referred to as StarChips (which are computer chips), its photographing of extrasolar planets, and its use of light, or solar, sails energized by laser beams to travel. The role that billionaire entrepreneur Yuri Milner played in planning the Breakthrough Starshot mission is discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
316
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
121208423
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0317-30