June 2015
The real Interstellar: space travel theories from Tsiolkovsky to wormholes
..., are essential to making a viable interstellar craft. The study of thermonuclear synthesis fits here, as do studies of closed life support systems and the search for and study of exoplanets. Entire fields of knowledge have grown out of the ...
February 2019
The challenge of procreation for future off-world settlers
... has all of the heavier components in the bottom section - water tanks, battery packs, propulsion systems and life support. The middle section might be living and work quarters, and the upper level open for exercise...
28 September 2016
Musk unveils ambitious plans for Mars
... arranged in concentric circles. The spaceship itself will have nine Raptor engines, carry 450 tonnes of crew, life support and cargo, and would be designed as a “fun” place to live and work. Initial development is being funded by profit...
29 March 2018
NASA Mercury Owner’s Workshop Manual
... five main sections covering Mercury’s origins and development, and detailing its main subsystems (structure, power, life support, etc) before concluding with an overview of missions and relevant launch vehicles. There is a list of abbreviations and...
