It looks like we are closer to the Paul Anderson, Arthur Clarke or Robert Heinlein fiction than ever.

It looks like we are closer to the Paul Anderson, Arthur Clarke or Robert Heinlein fiction than ever.

Read about the discovery of Earth-like planet in the system of closest star Proxima Centauri.

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-37167390

Robert Heinlein novel "Orphans of the Sky" about failed trip to this star:
https://www.amazon.com/Orphans-Sky-Robert-Heinlein-ebook/dp/B00QFLKO0O/#nav-subnav
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-37167390