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Designing for Space Tourism by Samuel Coniglio Space Tourism Society 1 Bringing romance to space... © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 2 “Fhloston Paradise” space cruise ship, from The Fifth Element © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 3 Space Tourism Society Non-Profit 501(c)3 Research space tourism experiences Design products & services Plan long-term International © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 4 It’s about the experience! © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 5 Space Experiences Real Space Sub-Orbital Flights Zero Gravity Flights Level of Effort/Cost Immersive Simulations (resorts/adventures) Computer Sims / Virtual Worlds Number of participants © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 6 Real and Simulated Experiences 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 Real off-world tourism Tens of thousands going The relationship between real and simulated space tourism is highly supportive and synergetic. Many millions are participating in Earth- based space themed experiences today at NASA centers, theme parks and attractions, plus millions more going to movies and visiting virtual worlds. Simulated off-world tourism © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 7 Space Tourism Markets Today Near Term Long Term Theme Park Rides TV space shows Olympics in Orbit Museum Tours Zero gravity sports exhibitions Orbital super yachts Space Camp Fashion shows, other fun events Orbital cruise line Zero G flights Space training computer games Honeymoon tours MiG jet flights Virtual reality simulations Lunar vacations Eight day orbital stay Real world immersive simulation Private Solar System Sub-orbital flights Tours / Exploration Ten Day orbital stays © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 8 Why design products for outer space? © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 9 Dual Use NASA spin offs from 1960’s became products we use everyday (personal computers, velcro, for example) Designing for space tourism would speed up spinoffs to the private sector © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 10 “Green” Space Advanced recycling systems Better solar panel designs New ways to clean clothes without water Improved air filters Untapped potential © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 11 How do you design for outer space? © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 12 Ask an Astronaut Astronaut Don Petit demonstrates a zero gravity coffee cup during STS-126, in November 2008. © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 13 Space Design Perspectives NASA Private Ventures Mission-oriented Customer-oriented by engineers for by designers for regular engineers people Comforts secondary Comforts critical Technology Technology hidden/ overwhelming integrated Complicated Simplified © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 14 Different Challenges... Zero Gravity Vacuum Radiation Temperature Solar Glare Differential Meteors/ Orbital Space Air Flow & Contamination Orbital Debris Mechanics Sickness Liquids © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 15 Example concepts © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 16 Space Hotel Designs Shimizu Corporation Bigelow Aerospace Japanese Rocket Society Galactic Suites © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 17 Orbital Super Yacht Use of Computer Graphics granted by Flight 33 Productions and the History Channel. © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio John Spencer 18 “Labu Sayong” Meal Container Combination meal and drink container Keeps messes to a minimum Liquids don’t float away -- As envisioned by Norul Ridzuan Zakaria, STS Malaysia Chapter © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 19 Zero Gravity Martini Glass Functional--Holds liquids safely Beautiful--Appeals to a higher esthetic Fun--It says ”Cool” © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio Samuel Coniglio 20 “G-Chair” Takes advantage of neutral buoyancy User stays in place Passive restraint Inflatable Fur adds style and comfort. Samuel Coniglio © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 21 Worker Bots Artificial Intelligence “Indoor” bots help passengers & crew Robonaut 2 -- NASA and GM “Outdoor” bots maintain vessel Example modules: Maintenance Waiter Personal Satellite Assistant Washer/Dryer -- NASA Vacuum cleaner Multi-purpose service bot Air filter --Samuel Coniglio © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 22 Snuggle Tunnel Super comfy sleep tube for two! Attached to wall or viewport Takes advantage of neutral buoyancy Keeps couples from floating apart © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio Samuel Coniglio 23 The Master Plan © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 24 Multi-national space programs NASA and NewSpace X PRIZES / NASA Centennial Challenges Space Ship One Activity Space Human of Pace (First private space ship) Dennis Tito Accelerating Change 25 (First Space tourist) 20xx’s International Space Station Space Shuttle Apollo 11 2010’s Yuri Gagarin 2000’s Sputnik 1980’s 1960’s © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio Moon: ~ 238,857 mi. Real Estate (~384,403 km.) from Earth L2 L4 Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO): ~22,236 mi. (~35,786 km.) Lunar orbit: from Earth L1 189-1822 km. above moon L5 Lagrange points: Five different points around Low Earth Orbit (LEO): Earth and Moon where 200-900 mi. (200-2000 km.) their gravities cancel L3 from Earth out. © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 26 10 “Space Guard” Timeline 9 Mining Moon 3 “Interplanetary and Beyond Internet” 7 Factories 8 Solar Satellites GEO 6 Orbital transfer LEO vehicle 2 Fuel Depot 1 Facilities: hotels, factories, 5 Garbage tugs labs, hospitals, etc. 4 Drydock © Copyright2010 2010 by Samuel Coniglio2020 2030 2040 2050 27 Designing for Space Tourism is a fun way to design for Space Settlement © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 28 Thank You © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio 29 Space Tourism Society Web: www.spacetourismsociety.org Email: [email protected] Studio: 310-313-6835 Samuel Coniglio, Vice President Cell: 310-699-5132 Email: [email protected] 30.