[null and void]

Could it be adapted to the TAU project?

[SunkenCiv]

The problem with both ideas is, no way back — if the goal is to send a *really durable* probe out of the Solar System, and time is no object, great. Otherwise, it’s just a neat idea that isn’t practical and accomplishes nothing.

http://www.google.com/search?q=space+exploration+TAU+project