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Can Humans Survive Long-Term in Deep Space? Maybe (68k.news)

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A new theory suggests that successful long-term human habitation in deep space requires a self-restoring, Earth-like ecosystem to sustain technology, infrastructure, and society. Crucial elements include replicating Earth's 1G of gravity and maintaining a dependable oxygen supply, water availability, waste management, and a functioning agriculture system, all of which necessitate substantial energy likely greater than our current capabilities.

Is it possible for humans to survive long-term in deep space?

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[–] bstix@feddit.dk 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like to see just one successful experiment with closed ecological systems on earth before even thinking of doing it in space with artificial gravity.

[–] swope@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

I think all attempts to design a closed ecological system (on or off Earth) are likely to fail due to Gall's Law.

Instead, I think space habitats are going to gradually increase in autonomy from Earth over many iterations.