Sarah Marquart, a freelance journalist and editor at From Quarks to Quasars, shares her insights on the ambitious yet troubling concept of solar roads. She discusses the initial excitement and the disillusioning reality of projects in France and China. Dr. Paul Sutter, an astrophysicist at SUNY Stony Brook, explores the exhilarating yet complex world of space tourism, contrasting billionaire ambitions with the realities faced by established companies. Together, they unpack the hurdles that have plagued innovative ideas in tech and space travel.