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First probe to another star to launch in 2029 – and be en route for 80,000 years

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While humanity has already sent probes out of the solar system, none are flying to another star. That is set to change within this decade.

First report: Fermi Explorer team plans to launch a probe that will reach the star system next door … in 80,000 years — geekwire.com, 13d