[NIAC 2023] Observe the Universe from Deep Space

Published: May 11, 2023, 10 p.m.

This is the first part of my interview with Dr Cristopher Morrison. In this one, we're discussing the concept of a propulsion system that should allow things like catching up with an interstellar visitor or delivering a telescope to the outer part of the Solar System.

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Previous Interview with Dr Chris Morrison:
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsON8yF5Rjo

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  • 00:00 Intro
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  • 01:16 Intersecting interstellar objects
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  • 09:39 Which technical challenges are solved
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  • 17:20 Spacecraft design
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  • 20:05 Finding captured interstellar objects
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  • 28:05 One more thing
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  • 35:00 What's next
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