How to build a ship for interstellar travel
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Interstellar travel ship designs are taking shape in a groundbreaking competition. The winning concepts include a 58km-long marker-like vessel, a double Ferris wheel structure, and a giant jellyfish-inspired craft. While these designs may seem unconventional, they represent the first serious attempts to create vessels capable of reaching and settling planets orbiting distant stars. This competition marks a significant step towards making interstellar travel a reality, pushing the boundaries of space exploration and human colonization beyond our solar system.
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