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I think it's about time we started sending probes to other systems. Sure it could take 50-100 years before the probe sent back any meaningful data - but imagine

I think it's about time we started sending probes to other systems. Sure it could take 50-100 years before the probe sent back any meaningful data - but imagine how extraordinary that would be for future generations. Seems like we have the technology for it.

maxerickson 6y ago
We don't even have the science for it. https://www.universetoday.com/15403/how-long-would-it-take-to-travel-to-the-nearest-star/ https://www.universetoday.com/15403/how-long-would-it-take-t... And then it would be one of the most significant engineering projects in history.
rini17 6y ago
No way. The gravitational lens telescope mission merely >550 AU away is estimated to take 40 years with today's tech.