Hey, I’ve seen this movie … *
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October 6, 2014, 5:36 pm
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Filed under: Arthur C. Clarke, Connections, Mars, movies, NASA, Paleo-Future, Predictions, Science, Science Fiction, Space, Survival, tech, YouTube | Tags: 2001, 2001: A Space Odyssey, blogging, Irene Klotz, jim downey, Mars, NASA, predictions, science, Science Fiction, space, technology, www youtube
NASA Eyes Crew Deep Sleep Option for Mars Mission
A NASA-backed study explores an innovative way to dramatically cut the cost of a human expedition to Mars — put the crew in stasis.
The deep sleep, called torpor, would reduce astronauts’ metabolic functions with existing medical procedures. Torpor also can occur naturally in cases of hypothermia.
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Economically, the payoff looks impressive. Crews can live inside smaller ships with fewer amenities like galleys, exercise gear and of course water, food and clothing. One design includes a spinning habitat to provide a low-gravity environment to help offset bone and muscle loss.
Hmm … seems that I’ve heard of something like that before …
Jim Downey
*Obviously. Hat tip to ML for the link.
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I’m sorry, Dave. I can’t let you build that, Dave.
Comment by Lloyd Matthew Thompson October 6, 2014 @ 7:08 pmWhy not, HAL?
Comment by James Downey October 6, 2014 @ 8:13 pmMonoliths are strictly forbidden, Dave. Oops–I fear I have said too much, Dave. I’m going to have to kill you now, Dave.
Comment by Lloyd Matthew Thompson October 6, 2014 @ 8:16 pm