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For questions involving implemented theory or technology for travelling through space. Consider also [space-travel]. See also the tag information (click "info") for more details on when this tag applies.

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Constant acceleration as artificial gravity. Would flipping over halfway still be comfortable?

Turnover point doesn't need a period of zero-g or any kind of noticeable effect on the passengers. Simply don't stop thrusting. That is, when you get to the halfway point of the trajectory you start s …
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If a space shuttle was going to crash during a botched landing back on earth, is there any w...

Short answer: Yes: http://mfwright.com/shuttlejump.html It depends on how your landing is botched. But if the Shuttle is in stable aerodynamic flight, the crew is able to bail out. This is the prefer …
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How would a real modern day space shuttle operate without satellites or any kind of communic...

If you are concerned for only the safety of the crew, and not about re-using the Shuttle, you don't have to do a precision re-entry. You can re-enter anywhere and then bail out once the shuttle is slo …
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