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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39779727/ns/technology_and_science-space
Interstellar flight may take until 23rd century, but some researchers are already figuring out the possibilities
By Marc Millis
Special to msnbc.com Special to msnbc.com
updated 10/21/2010
CLEVELAND — Just last month, scientists announced the discovery of the first possibly habitable planet, orbiting a star 20 light-years from Earth. That's relatively close in astronomical terms, but beyond today's reach.
Estimates based on three key factors — finances, technologies and energy sources — all come to the same conclusion: The first missions to others stars will not be possible for another two centuries.
While that's a sobering answer, it's not the last word on the topic. Volunteers at the Tau Zero Foundation, the nonprofit organization I founded, are working to improve humanity's prospects in the decades ahead.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39779727/ns/technology_and_science-space
Interstellar flight may take until 23rd century, but some researchers are already figuring out the possibilities
By Marc Millis
Special to msnbc.com Special to msnbc.com
updated 10/21/2010
CLEVELAND — Just last month, scientists announced the discovery of the first possibly habitable planet, orbiting a star 20 light-years from Earth. That's relatively close in astronomical terms, but beyond today's reach.
Estimates based on three key factors — finances, technologies and energy sources — all come to the same conclusion: The first missions to others stars will not be possible for another two centuries.
While that's a sobering answer, it's not the last word on the topic. Volunteers at the Tau Zero Foundation, the nonprofit organization I founded, are working to improve humanity's prospects in the decades ahead.