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That might be our best bet to get to other systems. But it’s still pretty much a fantasy. The engineering challenges behind that project just seem insurmountabl
by f6v 5y ago
That might be our best bet to get to other systems. But it’s still pretty much a fantasy. The engineering challenges behind that project just seem insurmountable unless we work on it as a planet, not just NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, etc.
- mjgs 5y agoIt doesn’t sound that hard, it’s just laser kites. I bet Elon could do it.
- Denvercoder9 5y agoApart from the insane amount of power required to use lasers as propulsion in this way, they also require a camera, computer, interstellar communications system and nuclear power source within a mass budget of a few grams. It's complete science fiction.
- mjgs 5y agoLiterally everything in this area starts out as science fiction. I think the general idea of sending lots of small craft is a good idea. It would be great to hear from the people building these things which parts are not possible currently.