US EditionProposed spacecraft could carry up to 2,400 people on a one-way trip to the nearest star system, Alpha Centauri
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Scientists have imagined a hypothetical but revolutionary spacecraft "Chrysalis" that will be equipped with gravity and facilities similar to Earth. This 58 km long spacecraft is designed to carry 2400 people to the Alpha Centauri system 4.3 light years away. It will have agriculture, living facilities, schools, hospitals, and a nuclear fusion-powered power system. The journey will take 400 years—a journey of generations!
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UpstractProposed spacecraft could carry up to 2,400 people on a one-way trip to the nearest star system, Alpha Centauri
The design for a 36 mile long spacecraft, called Chrysalis, includes libraries, tropical forests and structural manufacturing facilities, all supported by artificial gravity.
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A team of engineers has designed a spacecraft that will be able to carry up to 2,400 people on a non-return trip to Alpha Centauri, the star system located ... More
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