Civilian Space Travel (02:04)

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Learn about the Roton rocket; designed to travel within the Earth's orbit.

Flying Car (01:07)

The German Association for Technical Inspection has recently approved a flying car with removable wings.

The Car of the Future (02:01)

The basic concept of the car will stay the same, and they will be much more high tech. A prototype self-steering car is already being tested.

The Prometheus Project (02:32)

Learn the components and programming of the self-steering Prometheus car. See testing of smart cars.

Features of the Future Car (02:00)

Video from an integrated thermo graphic camera is projected onto the windshield to help drivers see better at night. Traffic navigation systems are tested in Tokyo.

Holiday in Space (02:05)

See the Roton, a craft in which civilians may someday take flight, orbiting Eart at the speed of a rocket. A space hotel is also in development.

Hypersound Flight (01:32)

Germany's futuristic passenger jet, Sanger, will be a rocket and airplane mix and will travel 7 times the speed of sound.

Steering with Thought (01:46)

Pilots at Wright-Patterson air force base in Dayton, Ohio learn how to fly an aircraft with their minds. Weeks of training are necessary in order to be able to transmit a thought to the computer.

A3XX Super Jumbo Jet (01:05)

New wing designs for jets resemble those of a bird, making new jets more economical and safer. Adjustable wing profiles "guarantee ideal flight conditions," irrespective of other variables.

Modern Camping Vehicles (01:42)

Innovative RV designs focus on increased comfort. Convertible furniture modules offer state of the art gadgetry enabling multiple functions in one space.

Roton Travel Conditions (01:56)

Space sickness is common among astronauts in the first 24 hours of flight; this could deter travelers from spending a day or two in space.

Testing New Car Designs (02:14)

Test cars cover thousands of kilometers in just a few days. Visit the most advanced climatic garage in the world, where German engineers test cars in polar conditions.

Environmental Solutions (01:38)

Electric and Hydrogen cars are eco-friendly alternatives. Developers work on how to reduce the use of passenger cars.

Roton prototype (01:06)

In five to six years, developers hope to be selling tickets for Roton space vacations.

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