Quote Originally Posted by DeltZ View Post
Id say it's more a problem of energy. The problem is that we're still using fossil fuels. And propulsion techniques are yet to be improved. And aircraft have air to glide on...so tis a bit different...can't use scram jets in space or anything.
Theres ion propulsion drives if not mistaken already. Thought it was used by the Japanese's when they landed on the comet. While it be years before they should even consider it, maybe in 30-50 years we might see something happen.