He wants to go into space! I myself am just a little worried that Prof. Hawking wants to do this, considering the damages that spaceflight could have on his delicate body. Even so, I'd guess someone who's survived 44 years with MND can do anything!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/01/08/nhawking08.xml
2007-01-09 14:52:40 · 11 answers · asked by Ammy 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Well, a few good things can come out of this.
If he makes it through, this means that the space launch is gentle enough and that virtually everyone on this planet can go in space.
Then, lets face it, it is a good publicity stunt.
Additionally, Hawking does not know how long he can still battle his disease, and if this is the "joy ride" he wants, who are we to tell him what he should and should not do?
This is a decision to be taken between himself, his family and his doctor, and the last word should be his.
2007-01-09 15:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If anybody's earned it, he has. He's written about it all of his life, developed many theories regrding space and astrophysics, and would be a great candidate for the first chartered Space Flight.
They could find a way to make sure he survived the flight by designing a special suit and rrestraints to accomodate him.
Mack
2007-01-09 15:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by Big Mack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will be the first physicist quadraplegic Lucasian Professor of Mathematics to get into outer space without a wheelchair. Now, that's one for the history books.
2007-01-09 15:03:55 · answer #3 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could lose his life but maybe he wants more of a life. The real loss would be to the rest of us. There have probably been less that 50 intellects of his magnitude in the history of mankind.
2007-01-09 15:08:42 · answer #4 · answered by Michael da Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my recommendations Stephen Hawking is a God. Hawking: it may be the purely suitable accomplishment for guy if he completely understood the universe, for then we would understand the recommendations of God.
2016-12-16 05:47:26 · answer #5 · answered by franchi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My thought on this was that he has absolutely nothing to lose by trying, and everything to gain if he succeeds.
I say he should go for it, and best wishes to him if he does.
Big Al Mintaka
2007-01-09 15:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by almintaka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's preparing himself to be in a movie.
I heard that he sold his copyrighted books and research to take part in sci fi movie.
2007-01-09 15:18:28 · answer #7 · answered by BryanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll answer yes, even though Im pretty sure theres not a question in there.
2007-01-09 15:00:22 · answer #8 · answered by harbo4444 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it sounds like he wants to do some field work.
2007-01-09 15:07:42 · answer #9 · answered by Scott S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be really cool if he could go into space.
2007-01-09 16:14:48 · answer #10 · answered by futureastronaut1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋