Interstellar travel is the ability to travel between stars in the exploration of space. In science fiction, interstellar travel is often depicted as faster-than-light, such as warp drive on "Star Trek" or light speed in "Star Wars," but research is underway to build robotic probes for Alpha Centauri (as in the Breakthrough Starshot project), and to develop hibernation systems, generation ships and other long-duration space technology needed to one day send astronauts to other stars. Learn more about interstellar travel and technology.
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