@vgr there was one experiment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_gravity#Space_missions … the engineering problems are super hard and expensive yes
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@t3dy huh, I didn't realize there was such an experiment in the Gemini program. Neat - 1 more reply
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@vgr The Coriolis force too. -
@LenteCurrite@vgr On a toroidal ring ? It should be stable no ? - 2 more replies
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@vgr Danger. High enough angular velocity = high linear velocity (& bad spin) if tether/hoop breaks.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr could it be cylindrical? Like in Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr too costly, complicated to implement... though could have (should have) been tried for small animals (rats?)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr spitballing…but as you move a bit the center of gravity moves and so whole thang wobbles…unstableThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr it's interesting to see how the space industry has evolved in the 10 years since@baconmeteor published http://idlewords.com/2005/08/a_rocket_to_nowhere.htm … -
@vgr@baconmeteor this just in – https://twitter.com/WIRED/status/705650507113582592 … rather proves his point
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