Interstellar Travel: Journeys to Other Worlds
March 16-20, 2026
Science fiction has long explored the possibilities of traveling to distant planets and stars. Write an essay about interstellar travel in science fiction. What technologies have authors imagined to make such journeys possible? What challenges do characters face when traveling to other worlds? How do these stories reflect our hopes and fears about space exploration? Use at least two of the provided sources to support your discussion.
- Minimum 3 paragraphs
- Cite at least 2 sources
- Include an introduction, body paragraphs with evidence, and a conclusion
1. Interstellar Travel | NASA
NASA's overview of interstellar travel concepts
https://www.nasa.gov/topics/technology/interstellar/index.htmlMLA Citation Format:
"Interstellar Travel | NASA." Website Name, www.nasa.gov. Accessed [Date].
2. Science Fiction Space Travel | Space.com
Analysis of space travel in science fiction
https://www.space.com/topics/science-fictionMLA Citation Format:
"Science Fiction Space Travel | Space.com." Website Name, www.space.com. Accessed [Date].
3. Faster Than Light Travel | Scientific American
Scientific perspective on FTL travel concepts in science fiction
https://www.scientificamerican.com/MLA Citation Format:
"Faster Than Light Travel | Scientific American." Website Name, www.scientificamerican.com. Accessed [Date].
4. Famous Space Exploration Stories | Britannica
Overview of famous space exploration science fiction
https://www.britannica.com/topic/science-fictionMLA Citation Format:
"Famous Space Exploration Stories | Britannica." Website Name, www.britannica.com. Accessed [Date].
5. The Science of Science Fiction | Smithsonian
Educational resource on the science behind science fiction
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/MLA Citation Format:
"The Science of Science Fiction | Smithsonian." Website Name, www.smithsonianmag.com. Accessed [Date].
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