par Matthias Bertrand
published on To •
4 min read
published on To •
4 min read
This is currently only one concept artbut the Airbus Multi-Purpose Orbital Module (MPOP) promises many things for space exploration: an autonomous, but modular mini-module, designed to better protect its inhabitants, and above all to keep them in shape.
Why is this important?
In parallel with a new race for the Moon, we are experiencing a period of intense competition for a permanent presence in space, both in Earth orbit and around our satellite, or even Mars. The ISS is in its final years, and China may well find itself alone with a functioning space station. But not for long: NASA is increasing design contracts with private partners, Russia says it has its own projects, and even the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is working on its own station. On the European side, Airbus is presenting its plans to us.In the news : the European multinational aerospace giant Airbus shows us in video its plans for a Multi-Purpose Orbital Module (MPOP), called Airbus LOOP.
Artificial gravity gym
- Of course, we are only at the stage of concept art. But the machine would be most interesting: it would be a large cylinder divided into three bridges. The top would serve as a living space for a team of four, and the middle floor would accommodate
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