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Startup plans 80,000-year interstellar mission to Alpha Centauri for $15M

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A startup is planning a mission to Alpha Centauri with an estimated journey time of 80,000 years and a projected cost of $15 million. The company acknowledges that none of its current team will witness the mission's completion, framing this long-term perspective as a core aspect of its philosophy. This ambitious endeavor highlights a unique approach to interstellar exploration. AI

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Startup plans 80,000-year interstellar mission to Alpha Centauri for $15M

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