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CAN WE CREATE ARTIFICIAL GRAVITY?

epictions of space travel in science-fiction are replete with scenes set on craft travelling through space with the occupants enjoying the comforts of simulated Earth-like gravity. This concept isn’t just limited to TV shows like Star Trek, however. Real-world researchers are working on methods to create artificial gravity in space. Not only would this simplify the next era of space exploration, making tasks more straightforward, but it is crucial for potential space tourism – and the need for artificial gravity

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