For or Against . . .

In a message dated 9/10/02 4:50:06 PM, tango_dancer@... writes:

<< I've privately reached a conclusion in which I think habitats will
never be economically self-sustainable while small in size. The
alternative for all that industry in space will be either earth
launched or space fabricated, tele-robotically operated facilities
from earth. No cities in space, because incrementally, at each
decision step, the cheaper alternative will be to not send people
into orbit, therefore, more and more events will happen in space,
but not necessarily include more and more people. >>

I got a better idea. Why not a network of different stations specializing in
different work? They can form a muntal aid network and a first hub of space
trade, while boosting the growth of space transportation as more rockets are
needed for different locations.

Carl E. Mullin
visionary artist and entrepreneur
homo asteralis
ravenart@...
www.ravenartstudio.com

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