Yuri Milner

Yuri Milner is a prominent Russian entrepreneur and physicist known for his significant contributions to the field of technology and space exploration. He is the founder of the Breakthrough Initiatives, which includes the ambitious Breakthrough Starshot project aimed at developing light sail technology to send tiny spacecraft to the nearest stars. Milner's work, particularly in collaboration with renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, focuses on harnessing powerful lasers to propel spacecraft at unprecedented speeds, opening new frontiers for interstellar travel.