If you've always wondered about space travel but have yet to book yourself a seat on a ship to Mars, you might really enjoy this new video by the National Aeronautics Space Association (NASA). The production explains in layman's terms what it is like to travel at the speed of light.
The first lesson to keep in mind: "A lot of weird things can happen," explains the video in a voiceover. "Time and space get all bent out of shape."
As a result, "according to the clock inside your rocket, you'd only take a bit more than half the time to reach your destination compared to what the clock on planet [Earth] would say." Which means that a trip to Mars and back would actually age those you leave behind at a much more rapid pace than you will—a sure way to stay young indeed.
The video goes on about the topic, warning us about dangerous particles that could actually fry our ship and the sorts of shields we should invest in before embarking on our journey. We know it all sounds a bit out there, but have you noticed what's been happening in 2020? A trip away from our own galaxy does sound pretty enticing at the moment.
Itching to travel from Earth to the edge of the solar system now that we're talking about space? It'll take you a bit longer than 9 months to do so... or a year-and-a-half according to a clock on Earth.
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