StoryNote logo

While reading the Wiki on "Project Longshot", which was a proposed craft to fly to Alpha Centuauri I was stunned to see that the proposal included transmitting data via laser to Earth for the duration of the flight. My question is RE: the accuracy required for such a transmission.

by /u/Mulsanne in /r/askscience

Upvotes: 17

Favorite this post:
Mark as read:
Your rating:
Add this post to a custom list

StoryNote©

Reddit is a registered trademark of Reddit, Inc. Use of this trademark on our website does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Reddit, Inc.