Prototype of a Future Interstellar Probe was Just Tested

Researchers have recently conducted a successful stratospheric test of their wafercraft. If all goes well, the spacecraft will be able to reach relativistic speeds and make it to the nearest star system within our lifetimes.

Researchers Just Launched a Prototype of Humanity's First 'Interstellar Spacecraft'

Recently, the Breakthrough Initiatives project took a big leap toward achieving its ultimate goal by successfully sending six test craft into Low Earth Orbit.

Why Interstellar Travel Will Be Possible Sooner Than You Think

The Breakthrough Starshot Initiative's purpose goes far beyond the Moon. The project seeks to travel to the nearest stars.

NASA Funds 22 Futuristic Ideas for Space Exploration

The research grants provide funding for new studies of spacecraft propulsion, synthetic biology and more

Why sailing to the stars has suddenly become a realistic goal

It takes a bold person to declare that interstellar travel is now within our grasp. Physicist Stephen Hawking has shown that he is just that, taking part in the Breakthrough Starshot initiative.

Pentagon dreams of Star Trek interstellar travel

The Defense Department first proposed Star Wars. Now it wants Star Trek.