Bedtime Astronomy
Why Reaching the Stars Is Harder Than We Thought
July 16 · 29 min · Season 3 · 28.7 MB
0:00-29:56
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Laser-driven solar sails could one day carry spacecraft to distant stars, offering a path beyond the limits of conventional rockets.
But new research suggests that nature may have a few surprises in store as these vessels approach incredible speeds. In this episode, we explore the hidden challenges of interstellar travel and what they could mean for humanity's dream of reaching other worlds.
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But new research suggests that nature may have a few surprises in store as these vessels approach incredible speeds. In this episode, we explore the hidden challenges of interstellar travel and what they could mean for humanity's dream of reaching other worlds.
Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.
This episode includes AI-generated content.
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