A space station that rotates to provide artificial gravity is a time-honored idea, but what are the challenges of building such a structure?
In architecture, the vision of an architect comes first, and then an engineer helps this vision become a reality. In space architecture, the process starts with a group of engineers who design and assemble the spacecraft, outfitted with the necessary systems. A space architect comes afterwards to help design for the human needs in the confined environment."
O'Neill's concept specifically called for a station that would allow for the colonization of space by the 21st century, using technology that was readily available. It was also to be built using materials extracted from the Moon and, the latter of which are thought to be good sources of nickel-iron alloys, platinum, and carbon .
Von Braun explained how a simple rocket mounted to the exterior of the station could get things moving and would never have to be used again : By the 1970s, research into the effects of spending time in a rotating inertial frame had progressed and possible negative effects were identified. For example, NASA's design study indicated that when inhabitants move around inside the space station, they would experience the Coriolis force, as well as"pseudo gravity":
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