Title page for E-project-041911-134845

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2011-04-19

Authors
Michael Joseph Egan, ME
John M Kreso, ME

URN E-project-041911-134845

Division Humanistic Studies of Technology

Title Expediting Factors in Developing a Successful Space Colony

Advisor
Humi, Mayer, MS

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
This project studies human interaction with space and investigates the feasibility and sustainability of creating an extraterrestrial colony. Commercial interests and the preservation of humanity have recently rejuvenated curiosity and desire to expand human presence in space. The biggest technical setback in space activity is the high cost of space transportation. A revolution in propulsion is needed to make colonizing space a possibility. This report investigates the buildup of this breakthrough and how it would change future of humanity.

Files
IQP_Final.pdf

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2011-04-19
Authors	Michael Joseph Egan, ME John M Kreso, ME
URN	E-project-041911-134845
Division	Humanistic Studies of Technology
Title	Expediting Factors in Developing a Successful Space Colony
Advisor	Humi, Mayer, MS
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract This project studies human interaction with space and investigates the feasibility and sustainability of creating an extraterrestrial colony. Commercial interests and the preservation of humanity have recently rejuvenated curiosity and desire to expand human presence in space. The biggest technical setback in space activity is the high cost of space transportation. A revolution in propulsion is needed to make colonizing space a possibility. This report investigates the buildup of this breakthrough and how it would change future of humanity.
Files	IQP_Final.pdf