The luminary is used to search for alien life. $2 million has already been invested in the project.
To solve the problem, it is planned to use a number of small satellites capable of unaided placement in the focus of the solar gravitational lens (SGL). The lens will perform the function of marking the location where the available satellites, the Sun and the target exoplanet form a straight line. Then, due to gravity, the Sun will be able to multiply the light from a passing exoplanet and thereby provide the satellites with a grandiose view.
A solar sail will help you get closer to the Sun. The material of the sail will be a durable composite material, which will also use a small amount of radiation pressure exerted by the light of the Sun. Thus, the devices will be able to slowly but surely accelerate. According to the calculations of the American space agency, the journey can last up to 25 years.
To solve the problem, it is planned to use a number of small satellites capable of unaided placement in the focus of the solar gravitational lens (SGL). The lens will perform the function of marking the location where the available satellites, the Sun and the target exoplanet form a straight line. Then, due to gravity, the Sun will be able to multiply the light from a passing exoplanet and thereby provide the satellites with a grandiose view.
A solar sail will help you get closer to the Sun. The material of the sail will be a durable composite material, which will also use a small amount of radiation pressure exerted by the light of the Sun. Thus, the devices will be able to slowly but surely accelerate. According to the calculations of the American space agency, the journey can last up to 25 years.
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