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Humanity pushes toward interstellar space. Tiny probes harness laser sails, accelerating to a fraction of light speed, capturing images of alien worlds within a human lifetime. Magnetic sails and solar wind harnessers propel explorers through the galaxy’s vast expanses, making interstellar travel routine and commonplace. Humanity begins to witness direct signs of extraterrestrial life—atmospheric patterns, alien vegetation, and even biological activity—turning speculation into confirmed reality.