Speed of light
In the 31st century, vehicles faster than the speed of light (or 299 792 458 m/s) have been developed, allowing very fast transportation in the vacuum of space. This is due to that the speed of light was increased in 2208, to get around relativity (2ACV10).
Speed of light in Futurama
- "A Clone of My Own" (2ACV10)
- It is revealed that the speed of light was increased in 2208.
- "The 30% Iron Chef" (3ACV22)
- A space train is mentioned to drive nearly the speed of light.
- "Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles" (4ACV09)
- Farnsworth drives at 35 miles per hour in a 99%-light speed area.
- "Law and Oracle" (6ACV16)
- It is revealed that it is illegal to drive faster than the speed of light in New New York.
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Quotes
Leela: For Heaven's Gate, Professor. This ship can do 99% light speed. Why are we going 35 miles an hour?
Farnsworth: Because we're in a hurry, that's why.
Leela: Plus, you have the high beams on!