We usually think of rockets that are headed to space are being launched from the ground. But, as demand for satellite launch services rapidly increases year-over-year, interest in air launching rockets is returning to a growing market of lighter-weight payloads. And those might want a mothership.
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Krossblade SkyCruiser
A new flying car, the Krossblade SkyCruiser, is not like any other flying car. While folding wings are pretty common among these car/plane prototypes, the SkyCruiser has a Transformer-like power to reconfigure itself in mid-air. (Video)
The concept plane designed by Airbus.
Although, it may not seem like the best way to fly, an aircraft with a lace-like structure is one of a range of radical ideas about how we may travel in the future.
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Gone are the small aircraft windows in the ‘vitalizing zone’ which provides a panoramic view for passengers.
Passengers of the future will get a get a window on the world as they fly through the sky with Airbus’ see-through aircraft cabin. (Pics)
Continue reading… “Airbus unveils futuristic transparent plane for travel in 2050”
You don’t have to worry about bringing everything crashing down if you accidentally forget to turn off your phone before takeoff.
No one wants their plane to crash, and no one wants to cause a scene during a flight. So, diligent passengers that we are, we turn off our gadgets when we’re told to. But no one’s dying if you don’t.
Continue reading… “Using Your Cellphone in Flight Won’t Really Crash Your Plane”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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