2040s (Eranovum)

The 2040s was the fifth decade of the 3rd Millennium.

Politics

 * The Antarctic Treaty goes under review.

Science/Technology

 * The Northeast Corridor, connecting Boston to DC, is completed.
 * B-52 Bombers started phasing out.
 * Japan shuts down last of its nuclear power plants.
 * The Trans-European Transport Networks are completed.

Science/Technology

 * NASA/ESA launches the Galle-Verrier space probe to Neptune (and Triton).

Science/Technology

 * The Trident D5 becomes phased out.
 * The United States lands the first person on Mercury.

Science/Technology

 * Slovenia closes down its only nuclear power plant.

Science/Technology

 * 'Cosmic Call 2' reaches the stars, 55 Cancri and HD 10307.

Science/Technology

 * The 2045 Initiative ends.
 * Tokyo and Osaka become connected by the Setsuzoku maglev route.

Science/Technology

 * The 'Teen Age Message' reaches the star 47 UMa.
 * China lands the first person on Ceres.