The 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.
Living and working in space
Princeton Conference on Space manufacturing facilities: Space colonies ; 1975 ; Princeton, NJ
1977-01-01
Miscellaneous
No indication
English
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