Interstellar Mission
An Interstellar Mission refers to a space exploration endeavor aimed at traveling beyond our solar system to study other star systems and celestial bodies. These missions are designed to gather data about potential habitable planets, the composition of distant stars, and the interstellar medium. Current technology limits our ability to reach even the nearest star, Proxima Centauri, which is over four light-years away.
Proposed interstellar missions often involve advanced spacecraft concepts, such as nuclear propulsion or light sails, to achieve the necessary speeds for interstellar travel. Organizations like NASA and Breakthrough Initiatives are exploring these concepts, hoping to send probes to nearby stars within the next few decades.