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we ve become more ambitious about reaching alpha centauri – what changed

We've Become More Ambitious About Reaching Alpha Centauri – What Changed?

The real innovation powering the idea of Starshot is not in terms of propulsion or even the lasers but of the miniaturisation of electronics.

Vasudevan Mukunth

starshot a billionaire s new mission to get to alpha centauri in 20 years

Starshot, a Billionaire's New Mission to Get to Alpha Centauri in 20 Years

Vasudevan Mukunth

nasa operators manage to bring k2 out of emergency mode

NASA Operators Manage to Bring K2 Out of Emergency Mode

watch spacex lands rocket on a floating ship

Watch: SpaceX Lands Rocket on a Floating Ship

spacex rocket booster makes breakthrough landing at sea

SpaceX Rocket Booster Makes Breakthrough Landing at Sea

will isro participate in the international space station

Will ISRO Participate in the International Space Station?

planet hunting k2 spacecraft in trouble

Planet-Hunting K2 Spacecraft in Trouble

did comets kick start life on earth chemists find missing piece of puzzle

Did Comets Kick-Start Life on Earth? Chemists Find Missing Piece of Puzzle

Christian Schroeder

why x ray astronomers are anxious for good news from troubled hitomi satellite

Why X-ray Astronomers are Anxious for Good News from Troubled Hitomi Satellite

Kevin Schawinski

perspectives on creating a space industry ecosystem in india

Perspectives on Creating a Space Industry Ecosystem in India