SPACE COLONIZATIONSPACE COLONIZATION

Human Expansion Into the UnknownHuman Expansion Into the Unknown

Alex HallwylerAlex Hallwyler

Artist’s depiction of colonyArtist’s depiction of colony

Donald E. DavisDonald E. Davis

Space ColonizationSpace ColonizationSpace ColonizationSpace Colonization

Permanent autonomous human habitation Permanent autonomous human habitation of locations outside earth.of locations outside earth.

RequiringRequiring

-Permanent human presence in space-Permanent human presence in space

-Ample nearby resources and energy-Ample nearby resources and energy

-Great deal of engineering-Great deal of engineering

Permanent autonomous human habitation Permanent autonomous human habitation of locations outside earth.of locations outside earth.

RequiringRequiring

-Permanent human presence in space-Permanent human presence in space

-Ample nearby resources and energy-Ample nearby resources and energy

-Great deal of engineering-Great deal of engineering

No new scientific breakthroughs No new scientific breakthroughs would be necessary!!would be necessary!!

We have the technology!!We have the technology!!

This could be you!!This could be you!!

On Mars??

Types of ColonizationTypes of Colonization

Free-spaceFree-space Earth orbitEarth orbit Lagrange pointsLagrange points Deep space and Deep space and

beyondbeyond LunarLunar PlanetaryPlanetary Near Earth ObjectsNear Earth Objects Other Natural Other Natural

SatellitesSatellites

Mechanics of a ColonyMechanics of a Colony MaterialsMaterials

EnergyEnergy

TransportationTransportation

CommunicationCommunication

Life SupportLife Support

O’Neil’s Cylinder

Structure and SustenanceStructure and Sustenance

Terraforming

Ecosphere

ImagesImages