On April 22, 2025, at 10:45 PM, a significant global event occurs: the launch of the first fully autonomous space tourism company, "Stellar Journeys." This company successfully sends its first group of tourists on a week-long journey around the Moon, marking a milestone in commercial space travel. The event is celebrated worldwide, with live broadcasts showcasing the launch and the excitement of the passengers as they embark on their historic journey. In the lead-up to this event, various milestones occurred over the past 1 month to 1000 years: - **1 Month Ago (March 22, 2025):** Stellar Journeys completes its final test flight, successfully demonstrating the safety and reliability of its autonomous spacecraft. - **6 Months Ago (October 2024):** The company announces its first set of passengers, generating widespread media coverage and public interest in space tourism. - **1 Year Ago (April 2024):** The company secures funding from investors, allowing it to finalize its spacecraft design and begin production. - **5 Years Ago (2020):** Advances in AI and robotics lead to significant breakthroughs in autonomous navigation systems, paving the way for safe space travel without human pilots. - **10 Years Ago (2015):** The concept of commercial space tourism gains traction, with several companies emerging to explore the possibilities of sending civilians into space. - **50 Years Ago (1975):** The first space station, Skylab, is launched, laying the groundwork for future human habitation in space and inspiring generations to dream of space travel. - **100 Years Ago (1925):** The idea of space travel begins to capture the public's imagination, fueled by science fiction literature and early rocket experiments. - **500 Years Ago (1525):** The Age of Exploration is in full swing, with explorers pushing the boundaries of the known world, setting the stage for future advancements in technology and exploration. - **1000 Years Ago (1025):** The world is in the midst of the Middle Ages, with significant developments in navigation and shipbuilding that will eventually lead to the exploration of new lands. This timeline illustrates the evolution of space travel and the culmination of centuries of human curiosity and innovation, leading to the historic launch on April 22, 2025.
