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Article: Turning science fiction into reality.(Web Exclusive)(projects of European Space Agency include use of science fiction writings)
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- U.S. News & World Report
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- July 17, 2003
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As the saying goes, what's science fiction today is often science fact tomorrow. Over at the European Space Agency, they're not just counting on it; they're trying to nudge the process along. The ESA has a project called Innovative Technologies from Science Fiction for Space Applications. Its purpose is to "review past and present SF literature, artwork, and films in order to identify and assess innovative technologies and concepts described which could be possibly developed further for space applications." In other words, look at sci-fi's imaginative-though not currently possible-ideas (such as warp drives, teleportation, and space elevators) for inspiration, and analyze ...
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