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.


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    Title :

    Living and working in space


    Contributors:
    Allen, J. (author)

    Conference:

    Princeton Conference on Space manufacturing facilities: Space colonies ; 1975 ; Princeton, NJ


    Publication date :

    1977-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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