Short-Radius Centrifuge Might Create Artificial Gravity for Mars Missions
When the first manned mission to Mars is launched, its crew could be accompanied by a short-radius centrifuge designed to create artificial gravity. Astronauts would "spin" a few hours a day on the machine to avoid bone and muscle loss, reduced cardiovascular performance and other physiological...
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