A laser-propelled mini spacecraft could travel to a nearby black hole, astrophysicist says

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- Researchers have proposed using a laser-powered mini-spacecraft to travel to a nearby black hole and study it up close.
- The mini-spacecraft would be propelled by powerful lasers on Earth, which would push it to a significant fraction of the speed of light.
- This approach could allow the spacecraft to reach a black hole within a human lifetime, providing valuable insights into these mysterious cosmic objects.

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