What does the cryptic crossword clue "Interstellar travel target adjusted at pre-launch — excellent to adopt that (5,8)" mean?

The definition is "Interstellar travel target". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AT (synonym="AT") + PRE (synonym="PRE") + LAUNCH (synonym="LAUNCH") + AI (synonym="AI") = ALPHA CENTAURI; definition: "Interstellar travel target" The answer is ALPHA CENTAURI.

Interstellar travel target adjusted at pre-launch — excellent to adopt that (5,8)

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