The Sun’s gravity could allow interstellar video streaming

Possibilities and Practicalities

Of course, the next question — perhaps just as important — is whether or not this technology and setup is possible. If it’s nothing more than a pipe dream, then there’s no reason to entertain the idea.

Slava Turyshev, a physicist from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, says the plan is “challenging but not impossible.” In particular, it’s going to take an incredibly long time to get a probe to the 90 billion kilometer mark, about 25 to 30 years.

Turyshev does propose, however, using a slingshot technique around the sun to get the probe or satellite in place. Presumably, the technique would allow the device to travel faster than of its own volition.

If it is achievable, we can leverage a whole lot more than just interstellar streaming. We can also boost the signal of wireless communication of all kinds, including mobile wireless signals. How awesome would that be?

Such is the future, folks. Even though these are mere proposals and concepts, they are a step in the right direction for improving modern technology. It will be interesting to see if and when companies or organizations put these proposed ideas into action.

One could argue that if it takes another decade or so to make happen, many of us won’t be around to see it achieved. Thirty years or more is a long time to wait, especially for something like this.

Still, it’s a promising idea nonetheless, and one that would be fascinating should it ever come true. Heck, it’s fascinating now as-is.

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