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The Biosphere in Arizona was technically a disaster. The inmates (cough volunteers) couldn't survive a year without importing oxygen, and that was here on Eart
by sam_goody 5y ago
The Biosphere in Arizona was technically a disaster.
The inmates (cough volunteers) couldn't survive a year without importing oxygen, and that was here on Earth with a relatively friendly atmosphere.
But in concept, it sets the mind open to the possibilities. If you could get an environment that could hold tens of thousands of people it won't need to be cramped at all.
I have never been to the Edmonton mall, but have heard that people happily live in the mall for years at a time.
- JumpCrisscross 5y ago> inmates (cough volunteers) couldn't survive a year without importing oxygen, and that was here on Earth with a relatively friendly atmosphere Different goals. Biosphere 2 aimed to be indefinitely self-sustaining. Starship is fine re-stocking and re-fuelling. Better comp: nuclear submarines, which can do about 4 months at sea of pushed to the limits if their rations.