Free Astronomy Magazine May-June 2016

22 A preliminary in-depth study is currently underway for an ambitious project called Breakthrough Star- shot, whose aim is the exploration of the Alpha Centauri system within an incredible short time, supposed inconceivable thus far. A flotilla of mini- probes will reach this target in just 20 years from its launch, travelling at a fifth of the speed of light! by Michele Ferrara ASTRONAUTICS MAI-JUNE 2016 2060: postcar from Alpha Centauri