Your own private starship in your garage? Will it ever be likely? (science video)
The Jetsons cartoon promised a private starship in everyone’s garage – and the various Star Wars films and TV series almost promise the same thing.
But is this ever likely – and, indeed, desirable, if it becomes practical?
In popular media, we often see the portrayal of personal space travel as a common occurrence in the future. For example, in the 1960s cartoon “The Jetsons,” every family is shown to have their own private starship parked in their garage. Similarly, the “Star Wars” films and TV series often depict a future where people are able to easily travel through the galaxy on their own personal ships.
But is this type of personal space travel likely to become a reality, and is it even desirable if it does?
On the feasibility side, it is currently unclear if personal space travel will ever become practical. While there have been significant advancements in space exploration in recent decades, the technology and infrastructure required for widespread personal space travel is still a long way off.
Additionally, there are several challenges that would need to be overcome in order to make personal space travel a reality. These include the high cost of launching payloads into space, the dangers of space travel, and the lack of a simple business case for personal space travel.
As for the desirability of personal space travel, that is a more subjective question. While it may be exciting to imagine being able to hop in our own personal spaceship and explore the galaxy at will, there are also potential drawbacks to consider. For example, the environmental impact of increased space travel could be significant, and there may also be issues related to safety and regulation.
While the portrayal of personal space travel in popular media is an interesting and exciting idea, it is currently unclear if it will ever become a reality. Even if it does, there are a number of challenges and potential drawbacks that will need to be addressed in order for it to be a practical and desirable option for widespread use.
