Technological barriers to space settlement
Article Abstract:
The main barriers to human settlement of space are the poor safety record for space transportation, the substantial cost and the absence of the life support technology required for permanent human settlement.
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2001
Discovery and exploration, Outer space, Space exploration
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2001
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Space, nanotechnology and techno-worries
Article Abstract:
Issues concerning the benefits and dangers of using nanotechnology in space settlement are described. Critics of the technology are now seriously reconsidering it.
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2001
United States, Analysis, Nanotechnology, National Space Society, Astronautics and civilization
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2001
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Subjects list: Planning, Space colonies
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