Universe  ID: 13653

NASA's Guide to Near-light-speed Travel

So, you've just put the finishing touches on upgrades to your spaceship, and now it can fly at almost the speed of light. We're not quite sure how you pulled it off, but congratulations!

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.
 

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Chris Smith (USRA): Lead Producer
Chris Smith (USRA): Lead Writer
Krystofer Kim (USRA): Lead Animator
Ryan DeRosa (NASA/GSFC): Lead Scientist
Scott Noble (NASA/GSFC): Lead Scientist
Please give credit for this item to:
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

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SVS >> Astrophysics
SVS >> Universe
SVS >> Space
NASA Science >> Universe
SVS >> Alien