# The First Real Plan for Interstellar Exploration

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Podcast: [Bedtime Astronomy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bedtime-astronomy-6846704)
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:16+00:00
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A new concept proposes sending a swarm of laser-powered micro-spacecraft, known as Coracles, toward Proxima b in the Proxima Centauri system. Accelerated to near-light speeds by Earth-based lasers, these probes would work collectively to capture high-resolution data and search for biosignatures or technological signals. Despite major challenges in navigation and communication, light-sail technology could enable the first detailed exploration of a potentially habitable world beyond our solar system—within this century. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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