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(not original with me): "The fastest way to travel to the nearest star is to wait 100 years and then go." That's kind of depressing. But it's a lo-o-o-ng way t
by kabdib 12y ago
(not original with me): "The fastest way to travel to the nearest star is to wait 100 years and then go."
That's kind of depressing. But it's a lo-o-o-ng way to Alpha Centauri . . .
- tunesmith 12y agoI've wondered about that, and how the break even point would be calculated. The soonest date that someone could get to Alpha Centauri wouldn't be on the same trip for the soonest date someone could leave for Alpha Centauri (and get there successfully).
- rbanffy 12y agoAnd that will probably remain true at least until we have a functioning jump drive.