Scientific Return from In Situ Exploration of the Proxima b Exoplanet
Abstract
We describe science goals for a Breakthrough Starshot mission sending laser-propelled picospacecraft to Proxima Centauri. This mission will extensively survey the exoplanet Proxima b, and detecting at least a wide-spread exobiology if one is present.
- Publication:
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55th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 2024
- Bibcode:
- 2024LPICo3040.1343E