It is year 2120 and we have figure out a propulsion system that allows spaceships travel at velocities as high as v = 0.87c. A first expedition to Alpha Centauri (the nearest planetary system) is being planned. Alpha Centauri is 4.3 ly away. Answer the following 5 questions below asking you about the details of this expedition.

It is year 2120 and we have figure out a propulsion system that allows spaceships travel at velocities as high as v = 0.87c. A first expedition to Alpha Centauri (the nearest planetary system) is being planned. Alpha Centauri is 4.3 ly away. Answer the following 5 questions below asking you about the details of this expedition.

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