Technological Innovations
Scenarios exploring how different technological developments or their timing might have changed history
What If The Boeing 737 MAX Issues Were Caught Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Boeing's fatal MCAS system flaws were identified and fixed before tragic crashes occurred, potentially saving lives and reshaping commercial aviation safety culture.
What If The Challenger Disaster Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Space Shuttle Challenger didn't explode in 1986, potentially reshaping NASA's trajectory, public perception of spaceflight, and the entire course of human space exploration.
What If The Challenger Never Exploded?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Space Shuttle Challenger survived its January 1986 mission, potentially altering NASA's trajectory, public perception of spaceflight, and our progress in space exploration.
What If The Chernobyl Disaster Was Prevented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident never occurred, potentially altering the trajectory of nuclear energy, Soviet politics, and global environmental consciousness.
What If The Columbia Disaster Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Space Shuttle Columbia and its crew survived their February 2003 reentry, potentially altering the trajectory of NASA, manned spaceflight, and international space cooperation.
What If The Columbia Never Disintegrated?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Space Shuttle Columbia didn't break apart during re-entry in 2003, potentially altering NASA's trajectory, space exploration priorities, and the development of commercial spaceflight.