Two space related links

[james_davis_nicoll]

What are the prospects for terrestrial planets around Alpha Centauri A and B?

[Warning: first link is to a pdf that I have not opened]

A large scale interstellar colonization program.

At the risk of being prejudicial, I would not have selected the term "plausible" to describe this interstellar program.


Seen due to Centauri Dreams

Comments

[matt-ruff.livejournal.com]

Interesting choice of precedents.

[roseembolism.livejournal.com]

Hmm. Well, I'd say that it's plausible in that they're taking a very, very long term view of the problem. The problem comes with making the organization last that long.

Personally, if theis group is around in 20 years, they may have a shot at the goal. On the other hand, I'll be very surprised if they're around in 20 years.