Tag: Alpha Centauri

Traces of Alpha Centauri May Already Exist in Our Solar System

Recent studies suggest that interstellar material from Alpha Centauri, our closest neighboring star system, may have reached our Solar System, hinting at a continuous exchange of matter between star systems.

Relativistic Electron Beams: A New Path to Interstellar Travel

A novel study explores using relativistic electron beams to propel a 1,000kg spacecraft to Alpha Centauri at 10% the speed of light, potentially enabling interstellar exploration within a human lifetime.