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Honkai: Star Rail | Official Release Trailer - "Interstellar Journey"

The planet, but a station on the path, A new age, forged with each breath. The journey, danger more than mere dismay, Yet stars, are an arm's length away.

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Honkai: Star Rail Gets New ‘Interstellar Journey’ Launch Trailer

• April 25, 2023

Publisher miHoYo has released a new “Interstellar Journey” launch trailer for the upcoming free-to-play RPG Honkai: Star Rail, featuring the game’s several characters. Honkai: Star Rail will launch on April 26 for iOS, Android, and PC via its launcher and Epic Games Store. Additionally, it will also launch at a later date for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Honkai: Star Rail “features fantasy elements with myths and legends integrated into the space sci-fi story.”

The game’s details via miHoYo:

Honkai: Star Rail, the brand-new space fantasy RPG, will be officially available on PC, Epic Games Store, iOS, and Android on April 26, 2023. Meanwhile, the Boarding Preparation Special Program confirmed the title’s PlayStation version is under development, foreshadowing the exquisitely grand universe where more Trailblazers are welcomed to explore by boarding the Astral Express. Honkai: Star Rail is a brand-new space fantasy RPG title with a journey through immense worlds of the unknown. The game features fantasy elements with myths and legends integrated into the space sci-fi story. Combined with the intuitive turn-based combat system, large maps with maze exploration, and immersive storylines that together compose an interstellar melody filled with surprises and rewarding experiences, that echo throughout the universe! Implanted with a Stellaron, the protagonist bravely set sail for the galaxy to drill down to the truth surrounding the so-called Cancer of All Worlds. Players will able to experience a vast universe abundant in distinctive cultures, landscapes, and scenery. From Herta Space Station where the story starts and you receive the prerequisite knowledge for the forthcoming journey, to Jarilo-VI where numerous dangers and conflicts are frozen beneath the snow, to the eastern-fantasy-infused silkpunk flagship Xianzhou Luofu where the topic of immortality is the cause of both development and strife. To embrace the upcoming official release, Honkai: Star Rail confirmed its availability on PlayStation, which will be launched later in addition to the current iOS, Android, Epic Games Store, and PC platforms. As the first time, Honkai: Star Rail‘s PlayStation version gameplay was showcased to grant a peak at the extradentary astral adventure lies ahead. More information and release schedule of Honkai: Star Rail‘s PlayStation version will be updated later. The Boarding Preparation Special Program also contained other useful information. Multiple rewards and in-game bonuses, such as 40 Star Rail Passes and 1600 Stellar Jade by reaching certain Trailblaze Levels, will come in handy and gear up players’ arsenals from the get-go. Several documentaries were previewed as well, showcasing exclusive footage where the development team and experts uncover behind-the-scenes stories of Honkai: Star Rail, such as the ideation of Xianzhou Luofu, the integration between eastern elements and sci-fi philosophies, and more fun facts about our vast and magnificent galaxy. Honkai: Star Rail will be officially released on PC, Epic Games Store, iOS, and Android on April 26, 2023. Its PlayStation version is under development and more information will be revealed later.

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NASA’s bold new ‘solar sail’ mission could unlock interstellar travel

Next stop: Alpha Centauri?

Image credit: NASA/Aero Animation/Ben Schweighart

Tom Howarth

Interstellar travel – the ability to move beyond our Solar System and out into the stars – has long been on humanity’s bucket list, but until now it’s been stumped by the seemingly insurmountable vastness of space. 

Our nearest star, Proxima Centauri, is a staggering 4.24 light-years away (40 trillion kilometres, or 25 trillion miles). Even travelling at its current speed of around 56,000km/h , it would take NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft almost 73,000 years to cover such a distance .

By all accounts, that’s just too long to wait.

But on 23 April, NASA took one giant leap towards viable interstellar travel with the launch of its Advanced Composite Solar Sail System from a launchpad in New Zealand.

Experts and sci-fi fans alike are holding their breath to see whether this new system, which uses lightweight sails instead of rockets to propel the craft through space, could kick down the door to a new era of long-distance space travel.

How solar sails work

Most spacecraft, Voyagers 1 and 2 included, are pushed through space using thrusters, with the momentum of fuel being ejected pushing the spacecraft along. 

These systems work really well, that is, until you run out of fuel. This puts a major constraint on speeds that can be achieved, especially given that fuel is heavy and spacecraft need a whole lot of it just to escape Earth's gravity .

But what if there was an external, near-unlimited supply of fuel out there? Well, as it turns out, there is – the Sun . 

Light from the Sun (as with all light) is made up of particles called photons. And although these have no mass, they do have momentum. Using massive, reflective sails, spacecraft can actually absorb this momentum as the photons hit and bounce off them.

Down here on Earth you wouldn’t get very far using this energy – hence why no one has solar sailed across the Atlantic – but in space where there is no air resistance, the slight push from the Sun is all you need.

“Although each photon has just a tiny little bit of momentum, the Sun produces a whole lot of photons. And so over time, although you accelerate comparatively slowly, you get continuous acceleration for as long as you can see the light from the star,” Prof Patrick Johnson , author of The Physics Of Star Wars , tells BBC Science Focus .

Other than that, such systems work in a similar way to a typical sailing boat – you can even tack ‘upwind’ back towards the Sun if you fancy it.

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How fast could a solar-sailing interstellar explorer travel?

The ability of a solar sail system to accelerate its craft relies on three components: the size of the sail, the mass of the spacecraft and the distance from the Sun.

The first two components are relatively simple to address. All you need to do is make a solar sail that is as big as possible and make the whole thing reasonably light. 

The distance from the Sun is a little trickier to navigate. Light intensity from a source like the Sun follows what’s known as an inverse-square law, meaning each time you double your distance from the Sun, the amount of sunlight hitting a given area falls by a quarter. 

But scientists have come up with a few ingenious ways to get around the distance problem.

One is known as a slingshot manoeuvre, something a lot of spacecraft already do to navigate the Solar System. NASA estimates that by slingshotting a small satellite around the Sun at a distance of around two to five solar radii (1.4 million - 3.5 million kilometres), speeds over 108,000km/h could be achieved – about double what Voyager 1 is moving at.

Still, we can do better. In 2016, Breakthrough Initiatives announced its plans for a mission to the Alpha Centauri triple star system using powerful lasers that could give spacecraft an extra boost. 

In theory, these spacecraft could reach speeds approaching a mindblowing 20 per cent of the speed of light (216 million km/h). That would put Alpha Centauri within reach in just 20 years.

“It’s amazing and ridiculous and awesome to think that we could get a human-made spacecraft to another star system in my lifetime,” Johnson exclaims. “As far as I know, we have all the technology we need; we just need the funding to be put towards it.”

Despite his excitement, Johnson notes that there are still a few details that need to be ironed out. “I don't know the implications of what might happen if we pointed our most powerful laser at one of these things. We might have to worry about the beam reflecting back to Earth and scorching a forest or something. Obviously, we don't want to do that.”

Could humans one day sail to another star?

In principle, this technology could one day enable humans to be an interstellar species, Johnson says, although we’re some way away from that.

The difference between sending a small unmanned satellite and what would need to be an intergenerational human mission is pretty stark. 

“We’d need a much bigger ship, capable of bringing a century’s worth of infrastructure to produce food and medical supplies, plus all the other considerations.”

There would also be relativistic effects to take into account since time will move comparatively more slowly for humans travelling at a significant fraction of the speed of light. At 20 per cent of the speed of light, for example, “the effects would be small, but not non-negligible,” Johnson says. 

According to Johnson, the biggest barrier is the cost. While monumental now, he hopes the costs could come down in the not-so-distant future once human colonies on the Moon and Mars are established.

What exactly is NASA’s solar sail mission?

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar System is designed as a demonstration of solar sail technology to test a new lightweight boom made of flexible polymer and carbon fibre materials.

After reaching an orbit about 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) above the Earth, the 12U-sized CubeSat – a class of nano-satellites about the size of a microwave oven – will begin deploying its sails.

In a process that takes around 25 minutes to complete, the satellite will deploy sails spanning 80 square metres (just under half the size of a tennis court). Cameras on board will capture the deployment, so expect some epic footage in the coming days.

The large reflective sail will make the spacecraft easily visible from Earth – it might even be as bright as Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. 

“Seven metres of the deployable booms can roll up into a shape that fits in your hand,” the mission’s lead systems engineer, Alan Rhodes, said in a NASA post about the mission.

Once operational, the NASA team plans to test a series of manoeuvres with the sails designed to change the spacecraft’s orbit and gather valuable data for future solar sail missions. 

The hope is that this boom technology could soon support basketball court-sized solar sails in the near future and that the technology resulting from the missions’s success could even be applied to sails the size of half a football field someday. 

About our expert

Patrick Johnson is an associate teaching professor at Georgetown University’s Department of Physics and author of The Physics Of Star Wars . Earning his PhD at Washington University in St Louis, Johnson’s work on quantum mechanics has been published in the Physical Review  journal.

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Embark on a Riveting Interstellar Journey with “Domes of Titan – First Step to Homecoming” by Edward W. Houy, Jr.

In a thrilling exploration of an unknown world and a quest for answers, author Edward W. Houy, Jr. invites readers on an enthralling journey with his debut release, " Domes of Titan - First Step to Homecoming ." Set against the backdrop of the year 2326, this compelling sci-fi novel promises to captivate the imagination of readers of all ages.

" Domes of Titan - First Step to Homecoming " unfolds in a future where Earth's descendants embark on a daring mission to understand the mysterious inhabitants of the seemingly antagonistic planet N'ars. The narrative centers around Jed Yuoh, who is sent to gather crucial intel on the planet, believed to harbor an alien life form planning an imminent attack. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on an immersive journey filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists.

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This sci-fi masterpiece seamlessly blends elements of fantasy and general fiction, offering a unique reading experience. With meticulous attention to detail, Edward W. Houy, Jr. crafts a narrative that explores interstellar travel, extraterrestrial encounters, and the complex dynamics between different worlds.

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" Domes of Titan " is tailor-made for readers of all ages who revel in the wonders of science fiction. Whether you're a seasoned sci-fi enthusiast or someone new to the genre, this book promises to deliver an exhilarating adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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"With 'Domes of Titan,' I wanted to create a world that sparks the imagination and keeps readers guessing at every turn. It's a journey into the unknown, filled with mysteries waiting to be unraveled."  - Edward W. Houy, Jr.

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Edward W. Houy, Jr. (October 3, 1931 – March 24, 1998) was a distinguished author whose life was marked by a remarkable journey of service and creativity. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Houy's career took him from the military halls of the U.S. Army, where he served as a highly decorated Colonel in the Quartermaster Corps, to the mayoral office of Sunrise Beach Village, Texas.

After an illustrious 22-year military career, which included two tours of duty in Vietnam, Ed retired in 1975 to Sunrise Beach with his beloved wife, Annerose Gastl Houy. A man of many talents, he not only served as mayor for an impressive 16 years but also engaged passionately in diverse pursuits, including book writing, genealogy, woodworking, fishing, and exploring new horizons through travel.

The transition from the bustling environment of Washington, D.C., to the tranquility of Sunrise Beach marked a pivotal chapter in Ed's life. In the quietude of his new surroundings, he discovered a love for crafting imaginative worlds through science fiction. His writing provided an escape—a cosmic journey beyond the confines of everyday life.

Ed Houy's legacy extends beyond his military and civic achievements; it lives on in the pages of his science fiction works. " Domes of Titan - First Step to Homecoming " stands as a testament to his ability to weave intricate narratives that transport readers to uncharted realms. Though he left this world on March 24, 1998, Ed's literary contributions continue to captivate audiences and inspire a love for speculative fiction.

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Mufasa's Long Journey To The Pridelands Teased In Epic Lion King Prequel Trailer

• Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel to 2019's The Lion King , focusing on Mufasa and Scar's history.
• The trailer reveals Mufasa's lack of royal heritage and features scenes of danger and adventure.
• Barry Jenkins will direct Mufasa , set for release on December 20, 2024.

The first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King has arrived. The upcoming movie is a prequel to 2019's The Lion King and will focus on Mufasa and Scar's history, providing an original backstory for the pair that sets the stage for the original movie. While Jon Favreau directed the 2019 movie, Barry Jenkins ( If Beale Street Could Talk ) will helm Mufasa .

Now, Walt Disney Studios has released the first trailer for the upcoming Mufasa movie , offering a glimpse at what to expect from the upcoming prequel film. Check it out below:

The trailer offers more context to Mufasa's backstory , revealing his lack of royal heritage prior to becoming the ruler of the Pride Lands. Swelling music, both new and familiar, accompany exciting scenes of danger and adventure as the future ruler is shown throughout different stages of his life.

What The Mufasa Trailer Reveals About The Lion King Prequel

The trailer's many scenes indicate the story will not only be showing the younger years of Simba's father, but also revealing elements of his older life that were not touched upon in the previous film. The trailer also revealed the return of multiple familiar side characters , including Zazu, Rafiki, and even Timon and Pumbaa. However, there will also be plenty of new elements as well, including an original soundtrack from Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda that brings a new melody to the movie as a whole.

While Mufasa's journey to become ruler of the Pride Lands risks repeating The Lion King 's story , the trailer's exciting new locations and dangers indicate the film will stand out from its predecessor. One of the most notable new areas in the film is a snowy location , something that will add a new dynamic to the journey because of the unclear dangers there. It also hints at just how far the young lion is going to travel, adding more unpredictable ideas to the mix as his story gets fleshed out.

Mufasa's Backstory Update Could Cause Massive Changes To Disney's Lion King Lore

One key element the trailer only shows briefly is the conflict between him and Scar , a defining storyline that will no doubt be expanded upon in future promotional material. Since the movie will focus on how a rift formed in the pair's relationship, the journey involved will have plenty of opportunities to showcase the importance of this backstory. Since Mufasa is destined to end with its titular character leading the Pride Lands, it should prove interesting to see how someone without royal blood manages to become the king his home accepts.

Mufasa: The Lion King arrives in theaters on December 20, 2024.

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Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel to the live-action remake of the original Disney animated film, The Lion King. The film will follow Mufasa in his early days; further plot details are currently under wraps. The film will likely explore Mufasa and Scar's relationship and how it became as strained as it did. In the film, Timon and Pumba will return, with Billy Eicher and Seth Rogen reprising their roles.

Director Barry Jenkins

Release Date December 20, 2024

Distributor(s) Disney

Writers Jeff Nathanson

Cast Seth Rogen, Aaron Pierre, John Kani, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Billy Eichner

Rating Not Yet Rated

Genres Animation, Action, Adventure

Main Genre Adventure