Honeymoons in space possible by the end of the century
Honeymoons in space possible by the end of the century
People could be taking their honeymoons and holidays in space by the end of the century. Conventional aircraft will also be able to fly at up to five times the speed of light, experts have predicted.
Outlining its predictions for the future of aviation, Finnair launched its
Departure 2093 project. According to the airline's forecasts, holidaymakers will be transported around space in giant air vessels, the intergalactic equivalent of cruise liners.
Earth bound air travel will also be improved. As a result of advances in technology, the journey time from
Europe to
Australia will be cut to just three hours.
The airline's chief executive Jukka Hienonen explained that
rising oil prices would soon force crucial research into
biofuels.
Meanwhile, project designer for Finnair Kauko Helavuo said: "New engine solutions will completely revolutionise air and land transport.
Zero emission engines will displace their polluting predecessors. Intercontinental aircraft will fly at four to five times the speed of sound."
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Space travel will start up on a big scale between 2020 and 2040. A 15 hour stay in a space hotel will be obtainable for a sum equivalent to two months' average salary."
Finnair executive Christer Haglund added: "How romantic would it be to take your
honeymoon in space and look down on the beautiful world? We believe it is possible."
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