10 Times Science Fiction Predicted the Future With Eerie Accuracy

6. Space Exploration: Jules Verne’s From the Earth to the Moon

Jules Verne often hailed as the father of science fiction, wrote "From the Earth to the Moon" in 1865, envisioning a journey to the moon that predated the Apollo missions by over a century. Verne’s detailed description of a manned lunar expedition was remarkably accurate, from using a space capsule to weightlessness. This section will explore how Verne’s imaginative storytelling inspired generations of scientists and engineers, contributing to the eventual realization of human space travel. Verne’s work serves as a testament to the power of fiction to ignite curiosity and drive innovation in the field of space exploration.