10 Ways Space Travel Will Change In The Next 100 Years

The video explores ten potential changes in space exploration over the next century, including the end of the International Space Station, the rise of commercial space travel, and the potential for colonizing Venus and Mars. It discusses technological advancements like 3D printing in space, self-sustaining spacecraft, and innovations in space food. The video also covers NASA's Parker Solar Probe mission to the Sun and efforts to make interstellar travel feasible.

What is one of the main reasons for the potential discontinuation of funding for the International Space Station?

• To develop new space telescopes

• To allocate funds for Mars missions

• To invest in asteroid mining

• To focus on lunar exploration

Which planet is considered for potential settlements due to its proximity and atmospheric conditions?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Saturn

What technology is being developed to make space travel more cost-effective?

• Nuclear propulsion

• 3D printing

• Quantum computing

• Artificial intelligence

What is the goal of the 100-year Starship project?

• To explore the outer planets

• To reduce travel time to Alpha Centauri

• To establish a base on the Moon

• To colonize Mars

What is a key feature of self-sustaining spacecraft designs?

• Use of solar sails

• Ability to repair themselves

• Incorporation of AI pilots

• Use of nuclear reactors

What innovative method is being explored for producing food during long space missions?

• Cryogenic storage

• Genetically modified crops

• 3D printing of meals

• Hydroponic farming

What is the primary objective of the Parker Solar Probe mission?

• To study the surface of Mars

• To gather data on the Sun

• To map the outer planets

• To explore the asteroid belt