Comparison Of Reproducing And Nonreproducing Starprobe Strategies For Galactic Exploration
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F. Valdes, R. A. Freitas Jr. (1980), JBIS, 33, pp.402-208
Refcode: 1980.33.402
Abstract:
Bracewell suggest [1] that extraterrestrial technological civilizations might use automated probes for interstellar exploration and communication, rather than radio waves. This approach receives support from Freitas, who proposes a balanced programme of SETI research which includes a search for xenological artifacts residing in the Solar System. Following this proposal, Freitas and Valdes [5] undertook a preliminary photographic investigation of the Earth-Moon triangular libration points L4 and L5 and the solar-synchronized positions in the associated halo orbits. The engineering feasibility of interstellar probe flyby missions has been examined and favourably reported by members of the British Interplanetary Society.
