# Manned Space Capsules The SpaceX Crew Dragon is Capable of Thrusting Itself Into the Sky By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manned-space-capsule References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/crew-dragon-hover-test/41455/) & [spacex](http://www.spacex.com) The Crew Dragon is a manned space capsule that is capable of high-tech powered hovering capability. This particular manned space capsule is equipped with SuperDarco technology, which employes a group of eight engines. This technology is also responsible for the Crew Dragon's launch abort system, which will allow this capsule to return to the Earth and make a safe and powered landing on dry terrain. This landing can be made with helicopter-like precision and without parachutes for complete convenience and safety. The SuperDarco engines can be used to lift the space capsule into a convenient [hovering position](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rover-x10). This manned capsule could go on to revolutionize the world of [space travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-set-jet) by making it easier than ever to take astronauts to the [International Space Station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-outpost-ltv) and other future space outposts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Manned Space Capsules with Hovering Capability:** The high-tech powered hovering capability of manned space capsules presents disruptive innovation opportunities in space travel and exploration. - **Advanced Launch Abort System:** The launch abort system in manned space capsules that enable safe and precise landings without the use of parachutes provides disruptive innovation opportunities in space transportation. - **Revolutionizing Space Travel:** The development of manned space capsules like the Crew Dragon that make it easier to transport astronauts to space outposts presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of space travel. ### Where This Applies - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can explore the use of manned space capsules with hovering capability to enhance space travel and exploration. - **Space Transportation:** The space transportation industry can leverage advanced launch abort systems to improve the safety and precision of manned space capsule landings. - **Space Tourism:** The space tourism industry can capitalize on the revolution in space travel by developing services and experiences around transporting tourists to space outposts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Electric Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arosa-hovercraft.md) - [3D-Printed Orbital Rockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoenix-engine.md) - [Space Tourism Travels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-spacecraft.md) - [Futuristic User-Centric Travel Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space.md) - [Launch Pad Transportation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-mission-2.md) - [Space Tourism Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-perspective-1.md) - [Progressive Air-Breathing Satellites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabresat.md) - [Modular In-Space Assembly Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-robotics-workers.md) - [Post-Colonization Mars Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacex-fusion-concept.md)