MIA.Voyage proposes an ambitious and visionary project: sending minimalist probes to passing interstellar asteroids, utilizing near-current technology with the potential for future upgrades. This initiative aims to extend life beyond Earth, leveraging interstellar asteroids as vessels for long-distance space travel. Our project is grounded in the potential for technological advancements, with a focus on sustainability and adaptability.
Life, as we know it, is confined to Earth. However, the dream of extending life beyond our planet has always captivated humanity. MIA.Voyage aims to make this dream a reality by sending probes to interstellar asteroids. These celestial bodies, already on a course out of our solar system, provide a unique opportunity to reach distant star systems.
Minimalist Probes: Initial deployment of basic probes to interstellar asteroids, using near-current technology.
Upgradable Technology: Future transmission of technological advancements to these probes for enhanced capabilities.
Sustainability and Growth: Utilizing asteroid resources for self-sustenance and building necessary infrastructure for prolonged missions.
Exploration and Survival: Ensuring the probe's survival through thousands of years of interstellar travel.
Technological Advancement: Incorporating future technologies, including Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and advanced propulsion systems.
Communication and Development: Establishing a robust communication link with Earth and the development of essential infrastructure like 3D printers and antennas.
Seeding Life: Possibility of transmitting technology for organic life creation, carrying DNA information for diverse life forms.
Power Source: Initial use of Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTG), with potential for fusion or fission reactors.
Propulsion: Exploration of Direct Fusion Drive (DFD) technology for efficient travel to interstellar asteroids.
Habitat: Utilization of asteroid tunnels to protect machinery from radiation and impacts.
Manufacturing and Repair: On-asteroid material refining and 3D printing for self-repair and development.
Time-Frame: Estimated multi-decade project, with initial phase focusing on probe design and asteroid selection.
Yearly Cost: $5 million
Manpower: Multi-disciplinary team encompassing astrophysics, engineering, AI development, and more.
Advanced Propulsion Systems: Developing or adapting propulsion technology suitable for interstellar travel.
AI and Robotics: Creating AI capable of autonomous decision-making and robotic systems for manufacturing and repair.
Communication Technology: Enhancing long-range communication capabilities for efficient data transmission.
Funding Model: Seeking governmental, private, and public funding, alongside potential partnerships with space agencies and research institutions.
Prize Competitions: Establishing challenges and awards for technological breakthroughs relevant to the project.
MIA.Voyage stands at the forefront of interstellar exploration. Our mission is not just about reaching distant star systems; it's about fostering life's resilience and adaptability. We invite you to join us in this monumental journey, a journey that could redefine humanity's place in the universe.