“Technological Selection” in the Race to Interstellar Space Avi Loeb·June 9, 2022We have become ever more technologically selective, a preparatory work to becoming adept in space, where technological selection rules.
Light Sail Could Reach Proxima Centauri in 20 Years Christopher Plain·February 21, 2022Researchers have proposed a light sail design that should be able to survive the stresses of an interstellar voyage.
What is a Solar Sail? Astrobiologist Tessa Fisher Talks About Solar Sails on The Official Debrief Podcast. MJ Banias·January 27, 2021Astrobiologist Tessa Fisher explains how solar radiation interacts with a solar sail and whether or not it explains 'Oumuamua.
A Pair of New Propulsion Systems May Soon Push Us Deeper into Space Christopher Plain·January 4, 2021With upcoming missions like Artemis, even more cutting-edge space propulsion systems will become crucial to meet our space fairing goals.