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Complete star-system information

Wolf 1069

A nearby M-dwarf system containing Wolf 1069 b.

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Host starWolf 1069

Nearby M-type red dwarf

Distance from EarthApprox. 31.2 light-years

One-way light time: 31.2 years

Worlds listed here1

1 catalog candidates flagged for habitability discussion.

Communication round trip62.4 years

Before any scientific processing or response delay.

System architecture

Wolf 1069

Star typeNearby M-type red dwarf
ArchitectureA low-mass star with Wolf 1069 b as the highlighted confirmed planet.
How it is observedThe planet was detected through radial velocity rather than direct imaging.
Research importanceIt is among the nearer Earth-mass planets discussed in habitable-zone studies.
Main uncertaintyRadius, atmosphere and exact surface environment remain model-dependent.
Catalog worldWolf 1069 b
DetectionRadial velocity
Direct imageNo
SurfaceUnknown

System travel calculation

How long to reach Wolf 1069?

This is the approximate distance from Earth to the host star system. Every listed planet in the system is effectively at the same interstellar distance for travel estimates.

At light speed31.2 years299,792 km/s

A physical reference only. A spacecraft with mass cannot reach light speed.

At 10% of light speed312 years29,979 km/s — hypothetical

No operational spacecraft can sustain this interstellar cruise speed.

At 1% of light speed3,120 years2,998 km/s — hypothetical

Still far beyond current spacecraft propulsion.

At Parker Solar Probe peak48,660 yearsAbout 692,000 km/h

Parker reaches this speed only very close to the Sun; it is not an interstellar cruise speed.

At New Horizons launch speed575,248 yearsAbout 58,536 km/h

A comparison using a real high-energy launch from Earth.

At Voyager 1 speed550,207 yearsAbout 61,200 km/h

A practical comparison with a spacecraft already moving into interstellar space.

Catalog worlds in this system

1 listed worlds

Primary catalog source: NASA Science ↗