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This New York Times article discusses the Breakthrough Starshot initiative, a project aimed at sending a fleet of small, light-propelled spacecraft to Alpha Centauri, the nearest star system to our own. The article explains the details of the project, including its technological challenges and potential benefits. It highlights the involvement of influential figures, such as physicist Stephen Hawking and billionaire Yuri Milner, who are backing the project. The article also explores the significance of reaching another star system, including the possibility of discovering habitable planets or even extraterrestrial life. While the article acknowledges the immense challenges involved, it presents Breakthrough Starshot as a promising step toward interstellar exploration.