NASA Has Not Turned Its Back On Artificial Gravity

NASA is still considering ways to provide astronauts with artificial gravity.
Credit: NASA
NASA has not given up on the idea of creating artificial gravity for astronauts on long-duration space missions despite the many technical challenges associated with it, according to the agency’s space operations chief. Missions to Mars spanning two to three years pose a long-recognized challenge...
Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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