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Hypersonic aircraft are on the verge of operational viability, drastically reducing travel times. With speeds five times faster than current commercial jets, the transportation sector may witness a revolutionary change. Distances that once took hours could shrink to mere minutes.
The Era of Space Mining
By 2040, the lucrative pursuit of asteroids and lunar resources could become commonplace as the demand for raw materials continues to grow. The advancements in technology will facilitate this endeavor and lead to a new economy based on extraterrestrial sourcing.