NASA's Guide to Near-light-speed Travel
- Visualizations by:
- Krystofer Kim
- Written by:
- Chris Smith
- Scientific consulting by:
- Ryan DeRosa and
- Scott Noble
- Produced by:
- Chris Smith
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Before you fly off on your next vacation, however, watch this handy video to learn more about near-light-speed safety considerations, travel times, and distances between some popular destinations around the universe.
You can also download shorter clips from the video and printable postcards to send to your friends.
Near-light-speed Travel Guide
This handy video will help acquaint you with the quirks of near-light-speed travel, expected travel times, and the distances to some popular (at least, we think so) destinations!
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Music: "The Tiptoe Strut" from Universal Production Music
Complete transcript available.
Near Light Speed 101: Effects of Near-light-speed Travel
Travel at near the speed of light offers a few quirks you should be aware of, from time and space weirdness to protecting yourself from dangerous cosmic particles. This video covers some of the important ones!
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Music: "Dinner With the Vicar" from Universal Production Music
Complete transcript available.
Near Light Speed 101: Near-light-speed Travel Times
Even if you've figured out how to travel at almost the speed of light, the universe is still a huge place! Watch this video to learn more about how long it takes to cruise around the cosmos.
Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Music: "Dinner With the Vicar" from Universal Production Music
Complete transcript available.
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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
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- Krystofer Kim (KBRwyle) [Lead]
Writer
- Chris Smith (KBRwyle) [Lead]
Scientists
- Ryan DeRosa (NASA/GSFC) [Lead]
- Scott Noble (NASA/GSFC) [Lead]
Producer
- Chris Smith (KBRwyle) [Lead]
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