Private group wants to launch "cheapest possible" mission to Alpha Centauri

A private aerospace group announced plans to develop a mission to Alpha Centauri, the nearest star system to Earth at approximately 4.37 light-years away. The group stated the objective is to conduct the mission at minimal cost. No timeline, funding amount, or technical specifications have been disclosed. Alpha Centauri is located in the southern constellation Centaurus and contains three known stars: Proxima Centauri, Alpha Centauri A, and Alpha Centauri B.

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