The logistics involved will be quite a strain. But more than that, I don't believe that he will complete the mission un-harmed. Lift off for example, places tremendous strain on people that are young and fit, never mind what it will do to his atrophied frame.
I'm not saying that he shouldn't, in fact I hope he does and has a blast. I'm just worried about losing one of the greatest minds humanity has produced to date.
But, it is his life and were I in the same situation I'd be getting fitted for a G suit too!
Good luck Stephen, and while you're working, remember to stop and spin around and say "Wheeee!" while you're up there. You deserve it.
2007-04-26 01:55:39 · 14 answers · asked by Yoda Green 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
EDIT.
Sorry I should have read the whole article *blush* I did'nt realize it was only the "vomit comet" he was going up in.
But I do believe that he is trying to make it to the space station. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that one.
2007-04-26 04:23:42 · update #1
I think it's a great idea. Dr. Hawking has contributed so much to the field that he certainly deserves it. If the people operating the plane are OK with the logistics, and Dr. Hawking and his physicians are aware of the potential health risks, then I don't see why he shouldn't take the flight.
2007-04-26 05:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by Navigator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What lift off are you talking about? It's just an ordinary air plain that's put through maneuvers to produce free fall weightlessness. I had the same thing happen to me accidentally on a flight that went through some unexpected turbulence. Most of the other people had their seat belts on, but I was on the way to the restroom and nearly floated to the ceiling. Drink glasses were scattered everywhere.
2007-04-26 02:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope he has no problems, but I think that you should be physically fit to endure the strains of liftoff and reentry. It will be like the whole mission will be to babysit Stephen Hawking, and that will be a terrible waste of money.
2007-04-26 02:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by paulbritmolly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying..either way get Busy
Steve deserves the chance to feel freedom and if I ran NASA he would have the first seat availble on the shuttle..
GO STEVE GO
2007-04-26 02:35:54 · answer #4 · answered by Stan B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Heard that this morning and thought the same thing almost word for word.
Bad idea; but dying trying something like that might be a way to go.
Good luck
2007-04-26 01:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by wizjp 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
regardless of its enormous attractiveness and awe, the universe is a tumultuous section the position galaxies collide, merge or cannibalize one yet another. Our interest is to copy as many Earth-like environments on different globes interior of our attain. thankfully for us, astronomers have stumbled on 166 moons in our personal outdoor, the picture voltaic equipment. The trick is to construct "dynamos" on them to lead them to liveable. I really have great understand for Mr. Hawkins and his helpful insights.
2016-12-04 21:46:14 · answer #6 · answered by talamantez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you are.
He is a genius and many of his ideas contribute to the space program.
Why do you think he should be held back?
2007-04-26 02:02:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's going for an airplane ride and not into space !!! Read the article
2007-04-26 02:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is a bad idea, and neither do you, or you wouldn't have said you would do the same thing if you were in his situation.
2007-04-26 02:03:09 · answer #9 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't really care, one way or another.
Same old thing that someone rich and famous gets to do it and no mind to the regular schmucks who'd like that chance but don't have the money or the celebrity to qualify.
2007-04-26 02:00:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋