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Not sure if it can be called extreme but humans would be capable of self powered flight in lunar gravity. Strap on some wings like those comical attempts in the
by A2017U1 8y ago
Not sure if it can be called extreme but humans would be capable of self powered flight in lunar gravity. Strap on some wings like those comical attempts in the 1900’s and soar to your hearts content. I could see it being very popular for space tourists.
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- dmurray 8y agoWings aren't much use with zero atmosphere. You'd need some kind of a jetpack, or a pressurised indoor arena to fly in.
- bostonpete 8y agoStep 1: Add an atmosphere to the moon.... ;-)
- A2017U1 8y agoThe idea is it being in an enclosed livable area. Outside with propulsion would be actually quite dangerous in comparison.
- marssaxman 8y ago> Outside with propulsion would be actually quite dangerous in comparison. Ooh, really? Well, that sounds interesting; just how dangerous would you say it is, compared to motorcycling, or free-climbing?
- A2017U1 8y agoThis is funny to think about, I'm no expert but probably far more dangerous unless your moon propulsion is dramatically restricted. You need a fullbody suit to maintain it's integrity, so taking even a minor spill is not a good idea. There's no terminal velocity either so if you go up a reasonable amount and lose power you'd make a visible crater. You just keep speeding up until reaching the moon's escape velocity (2.4km/s)