The end of 2014 saw the publication of our book 'Beyond the Boundary': exploring the science and culture of interstellar spaceflight. The book features contributions from members across the organisation on diverse subjects such as the scientific and societal benefits of interstellar exploration, defining the fundamental requirements, the use of wormholes and faster than light travel, interstellar communications, launch vehicles and many other chapters exploring missions scenarios, propulsion options and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).
Principium is the Initiative for Interstellar Studies quarterly featuring articles on deep space propulsion, spacecraft designs and concepts, interviews with prominent personalities in the interstellar community as well as i4is members, and features on SETI, exoplanets, interstellar physics, science fiction and the exploration and utilisation of the Solar System.
This newsletter is free to download as a PDF from these pages, where we will keep a growing backlist of issues. If you would like to contact the Editor, please write to us. Also, if you enjoy reading Principium, don’t forget to share it with your friends, colleagues and relatives and spread the word about i4is’ mission and the quest to develop an interstellar spacecraft.
Voices is a publication to facilitate a voice to the interstellar community at large. It is not just the opinions of members of i4is but anyone else that wishes to express an opinion. Volume 1, edited in 2014 by i4is Director Keith Cooper, is available here.
We at i4is are developing our own smartphone apps. This activity has been spearheaded by Jeremy Clark. The app is temporarily unavailable but we are working on it. Once released the app will allow for the calculation of many astronomy, astrophysics and spaceflight related problems. In addition, it contains a quiz to test your knowledge and help you to learn more about space. More info.
Join i4is for a journey to the stars!
i4is has achieved much in its short history, and we have ambitious plans for the future of interstellar exploration. But those plans require resources – of people, time and money. If you are enthusiastic about our mission, please join us. Together, we can plot a route to a future amongst the stars – and start to take the first practical steps on that long journey.
Membership benefits include:
access to member exclusive posts, videos and advice;
free and discounted pricing for some publications, merchandise and events;
advance notice of special events; and
access to and permission to contribute to the Space Gallery.
