Living and working in spaceThe feasibility of space colonization depends partly on the answer to the practical question whether construction workers can exist and work in zero-g for the time necessary to build the colony framework to the point just prior to spinning it into its artificial-g mode. Based on definitive Skylab experience, there seems to be every reason to believe that workers in zero-g can perform their construction tasks with the same skill as under 1-g conditions. Attention is also given to basic reasons and motivations for the conduction of space flights and the establishment of space colonies.
Document ID
19770052981
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Allen, J. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Princeton Conference on Space manufacturing facilities: Space colonies