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Self-replicating spacecraft

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The concept of self-replicating spacecraft, as envisioned by mathematician John von Neumann, has been described by futurists including physicist Michio Kaku and discussed across a wide breadth of hard science fiction novels and stories. Self-replicating probes are sometimes referred to as von Neumann probes. Self-replicating spacecraft would in some ways either mimic or echo the features of living organisms or viruses.

Self-replicating spacecraft - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Space exploration concept The concept of self-replicating spacecraft , as envisioned by mathematician John von Neumann , has been described by futurists and has been discussed across a wide breadth of hard science fiction novels and stories. Self-replicating probes are sometimes referred to as von Neumann probes. Self-replicating spacecraft would in some ways either mimic or echo the features of living organisms or viruses. [ 1 ] Theory [ edit ] Von Neumann argued that the most effective way of perfor

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