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The Future of Flight

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Explore the future of aviation and space travel in this captivating conference talk by Anita Sengupta, CEO/Founder of Hydroplane and Professor of Astronautical Engineering. Discover how Sengupta's startup is revolutionizing air travel by modifying existing airplanes to fly on seawater-derived hydrogen. Learn about the evolution of electric flight, green electricity for energy storage, and the process of water electrolysis for hydrogen production. Gain insights into Hydroplane's innovative technology and its potential impact on the aviation industry. Delve into discussions on upcoming developments in space exploration, including interplanetary travel and lunar missions. This thought-provoking presentation offers a comprehensive look at the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of flight and space exploration.

Syllabus

Intro
Space program for inspiration
Where we are headed?
Evolutionary use cases for electric flight
Green electricity to support energy storage
Electrolysis of water to make hydrogen
Hydroplane
What comes next?
Space flight to and on other planets
Return to the Moon
Conclusion
outro

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