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Chrysalis: 36-Mile Nuclear Ship to Proxima Centauri

8/15/2025

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The Chrysalis is a proposed 36-mile-long, nuclear-powered generation ship for transporting 2,400 people to Proxima Centauri b in 400 years.
It won the Project Hyperion Design Competition, emphasizing innovative engineering for multigenerational starships.
The design features various onboard facilities and necessitates 80 years of training for passengers.
The design team received a $5,000 prize, reflecting efforts to tackle future challenges on Earth.

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Story summary

The Chrysalis is a proposed 36-mile-long, nuclear-powered generation ship for transporting 2,400 people to Proxima Centauri b in 400 years.
It won the Project Hyperion Design Competition, emphasizing innovative engineering for multigenerational starships.
The design features various onboard facilities and necessitates 80 years of training for passengers.
The design team received a $5,000 prize, reflecting efforts to tackle future challenges on Earth.