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The existential drive to find new exoplanets becomes clouded when scrutinized closely. The belief that humanity could escape to the stars in the face of a planetary disaster often overlooks logistical realities and ethical dilemmas, as only a select few would be able to make such a transition.
The Challenges of Spacecraft Design and Journey Risks
The design of any spaceship intended for interstellar travel presents massive challenges, particularly in propulsion systems. Chemical or nuclear rockets cannot facilitate the exponential energy demands required for even the most basic missions to the nearest stars.