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US company Vast is developing a large-scale orbital habitat designed to generate simulated gravity through centripetal force.
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Who
US company Vast, Tom Shelley, Jed McCaleb
What
US company Vast is developing a large-scale orbital habitat designed to generate simulated gravity through centripetal force.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:42:34 GMT · 5h 15m ago
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Why
Artificial gravity will allow humans to live in space long term without the severe deleterious effects of zero gravity, opening up lengthy missions to Mars and beyond.
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How this affects you
This development could significantly advance human space exploration by addressing the health risks associated with prolonged microgravity exposure, making long-duration missions to Mars and deeper into the Solar System more feasible. It also opens up possibilities for private individuals and scientific research in space.
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