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How Long Could a Sleeper Ship Survive in Deep Space

November 11, 2026 · 1 h 47 min

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A sleeper ship sounds like the perfect solution to interstellar travel—but surviving centuries in deep space is far more brutal than most people imagine. In this episode, we break down how long a sleeper ship could actually last: the slow decay of every system, radiation that never stops, the terrifying fragility of suspended animation, and the unsettling truth that the ship may wake up to a universe that no longer makes sense. Space science, survival realism, and a reality check on the dream of sleeping our way to the stars. Press play, turn up the volume, and don't listen alone. New episode every week — subscribe and leave your review. 🎧

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