2045
Historical Events
- Interferometry telescopy and probe flybys had already confirmed the existence of at least seven planets in the a Centauri system, assured the scientists that return propellant could be manufactured there, and hinted at the presence of carbon-based life on the fourth and seventh planets of a Centauri A.[1]
- Of the extrasolar systems visited by Earth probes, four (and the Alpha Centauri system) are chosen for manned exploration by the Columbus program.[1]
- The five Columbus series spacecraft are readied for xenosystem exploration.[1]
- Late September: A serious accident during the fueling of UNSS Columbus led to eight fatalities and damage to the spacecraft.[1]
New Technology
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