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Laser-Swarm Science at the Proxima Centauri System

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Laser-Swarm Science at the Proxima Centauri System
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The idea of sending a swarm of tiny laser-sail powered spacecraft to our nearest exoplanet won't go away. While complex and punctuated with tough problems, the idea is the only realistic way of reaching another solar system this century, according to researchers. But the scientific benefits would be huge.

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