A Suggested Program of Space Settlement]

--- In spacesettlers@y..., "Combs, Mike" wrote:
> From: Ryan Healey [mailto:bestonnet_00@y...]
>
> Accelerating to dock with the cycler would require the same dV as
going
> there
> directly on the same path as the cycler.
>
> True, but the ship that changes your delta-V can mass much less than
the
> kind of ship needed to support your existence for the months-long
voyage
> both ways. That's the only advantage to the cycler concept.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike Combs

The cycler can be a small asteroid with enough mass for radiation
shielding. Not to mention plenty of room for such goodies as
greenhouses.

The cycler might became a small space settlement in itself. I can see
people living their lives there, most in the businesses of providing
food, shelter, entertainment, various products, etc. for travellers.

Yours,
Rick Brooks