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INTERVIEW - Avi Loeb at New Space Exploration Initiative "Breakthrough Starshot" Announcement

INTERVIEW - Avi Loeb Avi talks about the ability to reach Alpha Centauri in our lifetime because of new technologies that have been developed. The miniaturization of technology (down to the size of a gram) and the use of very powerful laser systems. The proof of the technology is being able to reach pluto in 3 days unmanned as opposed to the previous 9.5 years Discusses the process of the teams working together and the various stages of testing and modeling as well as building bigger and bigger systems in a modular way. Adding modules to increase the size. Also discusses optics of stars and the lasers. Discusses the process of building a lightweight but durable sail that will be moved with light from many lasers put together. Talks about perfecting the electronics and reach goals of imaging as well.at New Space Exploration Initiative "Breakthrough Starshot" Announcement at One World Observatory on April 12, 2016 in New York City.
INTERVIEW - Avi Loeb Avi talks about the ability to reach Alpha Centauri in our lifetime because of new technologies that have been developed. The miniaturization of technology (down to the size of a gram) and the use of very powerful laser systems. The proof of the technology is being able to reach pluto in 3 days unmanned as opposed to the previous 9.5 years Discusses the process of the teams working together and the various stages of testing and modeling as well as building bigger and bigger systems in a modular way. Adding modules to increase the size. Also discusses optics of stars and the lasers. Discusses the process of building a lightweight but durable sail that will be moved with light from many lasers put together. Talks about perfecting the electronics and reach goals of imaging as well.at New Space Exploration Initiative "Breakthrough Starshot" Announcement at One World Observatory on April 12, 2016 in New York City.
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Brian Craig
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