space travel

The technical challenges of interstellar travel

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Les défis techniques des voyages interstellaires

IN BRIEF Exploration of the universe beyond our solar system. Propulsion technologies such as nuclear fission and solar sails. Major technical challenges of interstellar travel. Possible improvements over conventional rockets. Search for revolutionary methods to travel faster than light. Perspectives from recent Nobel Prizes in Physics on human relocation. Importance of educational projects to encourage … Read more

The challenges of space tourism

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Les défis du tourisme spatial

IN BRIEF High costs: Significant investments for technologies and infrastructures. Safety: Inherent risks of space travel. Sustainability: Environmental impact of space tourism. Weightlessness: Effects on the human body, such as muscle atrophy. Limited access: Mainly reserved for a financial elite. Technological advances: Development of new spacecraft. Ecology: A major challenge for the future of space … Read more