But given the age and vastness of the universe, a different question has long puzzled some scientists: why haven't we already come ... the next star over". That we have not yet heard from aliens ...

But given the age and vastness of the universe, a different question has long puzzled some scientists: Why haven't we already come ... the next star over." That we have not yet heard from aliens ...

with the first slated to launch next year. That is, of course, if Elon Musk's famously optimistic plans come to fruition in time and Starship development continues to make leaps and bounds.