Russia wants to make Star Trek-style teleportation a reality within 20 years

It has been the dream of science fiction fans since they first saw Captain Kirk and Spock disappear from the deck of the Enterprise, only to reappear on a planet in a haze of light. Now scientists in Russia are on a mission to bring Star Trek-style teleportation to life as part of a multi-trillion Rouble research and development drive. Russian investors say the plan isn't as far-fetched as it may seem, with much of the common technology used today inspired by sci-fi of decades gone by. The Russian government could develop the technology by 2035 as part of a 2.1 trillion ( 1.4 trillion) research and development drive. Investors say the plan isn't as far-fetched as it may seem, with much of the common technology used today inspired by sci-fi of decades gone by.