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Artist’s impression of the approach of a swarm towards Proxima b; at this point, a few seconds before closest approach, the swarm could be examining the planet’s nightside for techno- or bioluminescence. (This image is based on the artistic work of Dr. Mark A. Garlick.) -- astro-ph.IM

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Science From The In Situ Exploration Of Tthe Proxima Centauri System

by Keith CowingApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

In the future interstellar exploration at near-relativistic speeds will be possible using beamed energy laser propulsion.