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Which of these factors most limits the ability of astronauts to travel to different stars?

Which of these factors most limits the ability of astronauts to travel to different stars?

F the lack of accurate navigational systems

G the time needed to travel great distances

H the inability to communicate over long distances

J the speed of the stars as the universe expands

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    G.

  • 9 years ago

    As mentioned, G.

    This is because the average star is several dozen light years from earth. A light year is how far light travels in a year. Nothing but light itself can travel this fast and with present technology it would take thousands of years to get to the nearest star.

  • 9 years ago

    G- the time needed to travel great distances

  • Scott
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    F H and J can all be accounted for and adjustments can be made accordingly so G is the only one that we can't make adjustments for especially given the effects that long term space travel has on the human body

    Source(s): 3 years space camp 5 years adult space camp
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  • cset2
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    It is g it would take over 200,000 years to reach the nearest star besides the sun, with he fastest man made object.

  • 9 years ago

    G...and the gravitational affection on stars keep them from moving away from each other.space expansion is only affective over intergalactic space.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Lazy cheater.

  • 9 years ago

    g

  • 9 years ago

    It's G.

  • 9 years ago

    G

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