Plan for the flight of a space probe to the planetary system of a star
Abstract
A plan is proposed for the sending of an unmanned probe to study the physical characteristics of interstellar and circumstellar space, to investigate the planetary systems of nearby stars, and to search for signals from extraterrestrial civilizations. The plan relies on the possibility of developing a relativistic rocket system with microfusion engines.
- Publication:
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Problem of the Search for Life in the Universe
- Pub Date:
- 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986pslu.book..215M
- Keywords:
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- Extrasolar Planets;
- Interstellar Travel;
- Planetary Systems;
- Space Exploration;
- Stellar Systems;
- Interstellar Communication;
- Relativistic Effects;
- Rocket Engines;
- Signal Detection;
- Spacecraft Propulsion;
- Space Sciences (General)