10-20-2015, 11:47 AM
Yes, absolutely we need to find out both (1) how much rotation can ordinary people tolerate (and how long does it take them to adapt), and (2) how much gravity is enough.
I suspect we'll start getting these answers once we start having orbital hotels. The toilet issue will push hotel developers to start rotating, very soon after we've cleared out the market of die-hard would-be astronauts willing to use the zero-G plumbing.
I suspect we'll start getting these answers once we start having orbital hotels. The toilet issue will push hotel developers to start rotating, very soon after we've cleared out the market of die-hard would-be astronauts willing to use the zero-G plumbing.
Joe Strout
Lead Developer, High Frontier