Hyperdrive space travel to be tested in 5 years? |
Here is something concerning space travel to keep an eye on over the next five years:
The hypothetical device, which has been outlined in principle but is based on a controversial theory about the fabric of the universe, could potentially allow a spacecraft to travel to Mars in three hours and journey to a star 11 light years away in just 80 days, according to a report in today’s New Scientist magazine.
Warp 7, Mr. Sulu!
And speaking of space, Robert Scoble thinks the Celeston SkyScout (pictured above and to right) was “hands down the coolest thing” he saw at CES 2006. This device when pointed up at the sky will instantly identify the object or choose an object from its 6,000 object database to guide the user.
The Skyscout will be available on March 26 for $399.99 USD . You can preorder through Amazon now (affiliate), if you like.
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Hmm indeed. It would be a great accomplishment to be able to travel interstellar distances without requiring multiple generations of crew. But I have to wonder: will the implementation of the technology have any side-effects? Will we be worrying about warp-drive emissions next century?
Comment by Sterling Camden — January 9, 2006 @ 12:35 pm PST
Space waste is something I didn’t think much about, good point, Sterling.
Comment by TDavid — January 9, 2006 @ 12:56 pm PST
I was thinking more along the lines of unravelling part of the fabric that they’re theorizing — or maybe it would just be a few stains on the cosmic blue dress.
Comment by Sterling Camden — January 9, 2006 @ 1:48 pm PST
Even without the warp it would be great - an efficient way to get to the moon without polluting rockets - can’t be bad!
See my Wikipedia pages on Burkhard Heim…
Comment by hugh deasy — January 11, 2006 @ 3:47 am PST