Artificial Gravity for People in Space: Evolution of Ideas, Technologies, and Projects

Abstract

The problem of creation and application of artificial gravity for people in space is considered as a short history of ideas, technologies, projects of the XIX-XXI centuries in the paradigm of space exploration and life outside the Earth. A general definition, the description of ways to create artificial gravity, its modes are given. A brief analysis of history, periodization, classification are made. Important examples of ideas, technologies, projects are proposed. The realities and prospects are described. The main conclusions and recommendations are formulated.