Overview

Often referred to as outer space, it is the void that exists beyond any planets. It is not entirely empty as it contains low density particles, hydrogen plasma and electromagnetic radiation as well as magnetic fields and neutrons. It was discovered in 350 BC by the philosopher Aristotle and was at first suggested to be a vacuum called horror vacuum.

However, it was eventually discovered that a vacuum could not exist and it was held for many centuries that space could not have been entirely empty.

Hyperdrive

The Hyperdrive solves the problem of travelling vast distances, usually through space, in many science fiction series.

Function and Mechanics

Typically a Hyperdrive remains unseen as an object but is often referred to when engaging for hyperspace travel. Many fictional ships employ a computer to control the hyper-drive to ensure that the trajectory the craft will take in hyperspace will avoid hitting objects in the path they are taking and also to ensure that on arrival they come back out in a safe location.

The mechanics of the device are mostly unexplored and then to just be referred to as a concept. Hyperspace travel almost always appears to be painless, relatively simple to perform with a high degree of reliability.

Star Wars

Famously the Millennium Falcon's age and rickety constriction and modification makes its hyperdrive / computer somewhat unreliable, it fails to engage on first attempt.

Comic Books

Earth has been shown in many comic books in a lot of adventures by a large number of heroes and villains who have visited space. It had been pictured in many comic books mainly in science fiction novels.

• Battlestar Galactica
• DC Comics
• Doctor Who
• Marvel Comics
• Mass Effect
• Stargate
• Star Trek
• Star Wars