Planning for a space mission to last more than 50 years
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Voyagers and Interstellar Frontiers
This chapter explores the boundary of the solar system as defined by the Voyager spacecraft, emphasizing their historic journey into interstellar space. It discusses the significance of the golden records as messages to potential extraterrestrial life and the ambitious plans for future interstellar missions, including the Breakthrough Starshot Initiative and NASA's long-term exploration projects. The chapter highlights the challenges of studying the interstellar medium and the collaborative efforts to design advanced probes for deeper understanding of the universe.
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