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How we could explore a black hole with an interstellar nanocraft

Last updated: August 10, 2025 1:50 am
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An exciting new proposal suggests that an interstellar probe could be sent to a black hole, complete its journey, and send data back to Earth in less than a century. This ambitious mission, if successful, could provide valuable insights into the mysteries of black holes and test Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity.

Cosimo Bambi at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, has developed a detailed blueprint for this groundbreaking mission, utilizing technology that may become available in the next few decades.

The primary goal of this mission is to reach a black hole within 25 light years of our solar system, which would require significant technological advancements. Bambi suggests that a nanocraft equipped with a 10-square-meter sail, propelled by light, could potentially achieve speeds of up to one-third of the speed of light with the help of an ultra-high-powered laser.

While the closest known black hole to us is currently 1500 light years away, it is estimated that there is likely a black hole within 20 to 25 light years in the Milky Way galaxy. Detecting these black holes poses a challenge as they do not emit light, requiring astronomers to observe their effects on surrounding stars or light distortion.

Geraint Lewis at the University of Sydney acknowledges the ambitious nature of the proposed mission, highlighting the potential for technological advancements that could render the nanocraft obsolete by the time it reaches its destination.

Sam Baron at the University of Melbourne views Bambi’s blueprint as speculative but emphasizes the transformative power of technological progress, drawing parallels to the once-fantastical concept of the Large Hadron Collider.

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One key challenge raised by the proposal is the issue of decelerating the nanocraft upon reaching the black hole. Bambi suggests deploying additional probes to relay data back to the main craft, which would then transmit the information to Earth without the need to slow down.

Despite the immense potential of this mission, Bambi notes that human exploration of a black hole is currently infeasible due to the extreme acceleration forces involved. The possibility of utilizing a space-time-warping wormhole, as seen in the movie Interstellar, remains a distant dream.

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