The idea is to have a zero gravity orchestra. It's not an open science question that we have to solve, it's more like open engineering logistics. We're working on small scale mockups to get us there and then the idea is to learn enough about the ways that subsystems interact That when we actually build the big one that we've learned enough to make that a successful project Well, I can't believe we made this like a whole subject for this show Which means we solicited from our patreon members questions on this this subject and matt you have them all I haven't seen I do. Yes.
When will we create a livable habitat in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen explore the possibilities of tessellated space structures, artificial gravity, and other challenges with Founder of MIT Space Exploration Initiative, Ariel Ekblaw.
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