Whether it's hyperdrive in Star Wars or warp speed in Star Trek, most science-fiction lovers know that in order to travel anywhere in space in a timely manner, you've got to go faster than the speed of light. Much of that idea isn't possible, but space scientists have found many ways to speed up human space travel. Through easily understandable explanations and examples of real, cutting-edge technology, this book's main content guides readers from the fantasy of science fiction to the incredible reality of today's science fact.