Designing for Space Tourism by Samuel Coniglio Space Tourism Society
1 Bringing romance to space...
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2 “Fhloston Paradise” space cruise ship, from The Fifth Element
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3 Space Tourism Society
Non-Profit 501(c)3 Research space tourism experiences Design products & services Plan long-term International
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4 It’s about the experience!
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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
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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
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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
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8 Why design products for outer space?
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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
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10 “Green” Space
Advanced recycling systems Better solar panel designs New ways to clean clothes without water Improved air filters Untapped potential
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11 How do you design for outer space?
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12 Ask an Astronaut
Astronaut Don Petit demonstrates a zero gravity coffee cup during STS-126, in November 2008.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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19 Zero Gravity Martini Glass
Functional--Holds liquids safely Beautiful--Appeals to a higher esthetic Fun--It says ”Cool”
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20 “G-Chair”
Takes advantage of neutral buoyancy User stays in place Passive restraint Inflatable Fur adds style and comfort.
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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
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22 Snuggle Tunnel
Super comfy sleep tube for two! Attached to wall or viewport Takes advantage of neutral buoyancy Keeps couples from floating apart
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24 Accelerating Change Multi-national space programs
NASA and NewSpace
NASA Centennial Challenges International Space Station Space Ship OneX PRIZES / (First private space ship) Dennis Tito (First Space tourist) Space Shuttle Apollo 11
Yuri Gagarin
Sputnik Pace of Human Space Activity 1960’s 1980’s 2000’s 2010’s 20xx’s © Copyright 2010 by Samuel Coniglio
25 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
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27 Designing for Space Tourism is a fun way to design for Space Settlement
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28 Thank You
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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]
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