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Write a realistic science-fiction description of a space station that might exist in 2075. Compare life on you?

Living space on the Russian space station Mir in 1999 was tight. The floorspace of the Core Module measured 13.13 m 4.15 m. This module was divided into two compartments and provided living quarters, power, and life support for the two to six cosmonauts and astronauts on board.

To survive in space, humans need an artificial environment that provides moderate temperatures and oxygen to breathe. Temperatures tended to be high on Mir. At some locations in the station, temperatures hovered at 40°C (100°F). Because they lacked the visual cues of sunrise and sunset, cosmonauts and astronauts used timekeeping devices set to a chosen time zone from Earth to regulate their day.

Mealtime in space was a challenge because of the weightlessness. Early space food was served in squeeze bottles. By 1999, NASA Space Shuttle astronauts were able to eat foods that ranged from asparagus to Mexican scrambled eggs, and they used regular eating utensils. However, crumbs still tended to float.

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  • 9 years ago
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    A large, nuclear-powered(?) craft, capable of sustaining oxygen levels enough to hold around 75-100 people. Depending on technology's transition over time, the craft could have some sort of device that would sustain gravity similar to earths, allowing for loose objects, food, etc. to be safer. Plus, travel from earth and to the moon will most likely be happening nearly every day, and much more efficiently and much less costly.

    I'm not sure what you mean by effects on me. Do you mean if I were on the craft? Explain.

    Source(s): Myself
  • Thomas
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    The Y!A community is not going to write your essay for you :P

    I suggest you pick up the Arthur C Clarke novel "Islands In The Sky" for inspiration.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    When (and IF) you ever get a job, will you ask your co-workers to do your work for you, also?

    Learn self-reliance. Homework is about more than just the answers.

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