Breakthrough Starshot
A Novel Concept For Braking Breakthrough Starshot
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute have come up with an interesting way to slow down Starshot's mission to Alpha…
A “Breakthrough” to Search for Planets in Closest Star System to Earth
The European Southern Observatory and Breakthrough Initiatives have come together for purpose of finding habitable planets beyond Earth.
What’s the Most Stable Shape for an Interstellar Lightsail?
A recent study by an international team of scientists looked at Project Starshot and assessed the likelihood of its success,…
Shields Up, Mr. Sulu! Cruising At 20% Speed Of Light Has Some Inherent Risks
A recent study by funded by Starshot attempts to address one of the biggest challenges in interstellar travel - the…
Finding Aliens May Be Even Easier Than Previously Thought
Thanks to breakthroughs like Breakthrough Starshot, it may be easier to find extra-terrestrial intelligence, by looking for signs of laser…
Can We Really Get to Alpha Centauri?
It’s going to be almost impossible to travel to another star, but a new idea was announced that might get…
Is Alpha Centauri The Best Place To Look For Aliens?
With all the attention Breakthrough Starshot has been getting some are wondering if Alpha Cantauri is the best place to…