Building a Space Colony*
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Building Utopian Space Colonies and the Challenger Disaster
This chapter delves into the concept of building a utopian space colony as a solution to the problems faced on Earth, such as pollution, nuclear war, and overpopulation. It explores the role of Girard O'Neill and his vision of constructing O'Neill cylinders, rotating habitats that could sustain thousands of people in space. The chapter also discusses the loss of momentum in the idea of space colonies after the Challenger disaster, but highlights NASA's continued commitment to space settlement.
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