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SPACE COLONIZATION. Human Expansion Into the Unknown Alex Hallwyler. Artist’s depiction of colony. Donald E. Davis. Space Colonization. Permanent autonomous human habitation of locations outside earth. Requiring -Permanent human presence in space -Ample nearby resources and energy
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SPACE COLONIZATION Human Expansion Into the Unknown Alex Hallwyler
Artist’s depiction of colony Donald E. Davis
Space Colonization • Permanent autonomous human habitation of locations outside earth. Requiring -Permanent human presence in space -Ample nearby resources and energy -Great deal of engineering
No new scientific breakthroughs would be necessary!! Is it possible? We have the technology!!
This could be you!! On Mars??
Types of Colonization • Free-space • Earth orbit • Lagrange points • Deep space and beyond • Lunar • Planetary • Near Earth Objects • Other Natural Satellites
Mechanics of a Colony O’Neil’s Cylinder • Materials • Energy • Transportation • Communication • Life Support
Structure and Sustenance Terraforming Ecosphere