<ul><li>Scientists have developed an ultra-thin, super-reflective material called a lightsail for future space travel.</li><li>The lightsail could enable spacecraft to travel at incredible speeds by riding on beams of laser light.</li><li>The new lightsail is 200 nanometers thick and is made of lightweight and strong silicon nitride.</li><li>The development offers the potential to significantly reduce the travel time to reach nearby stars.</li></ul>

A sail to the stars: New ultra-thin lightsail could power future space travel

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