Dancing on the Moon: Athletic and Aesthetic Performance as a Low-Gravity-Enabled Social and Business Phenomenon
- Paper number
IAC-08.B3.5.12
- Author
Mr. Phillip Cunio, Massachussets Institute of Technology (MIT), United States
- Coauthor
Ms. Zahra Khan, Massachussets Institute of Technology (MIT), United States
- Year
2008
- Abstract
Activities performed on the surfaces of other planetary bodies in the future may include such traditional pursuits as entertainment, which in the form of dance and sports may be uniquely enabled by the low-gravity environment afforded by the Moon or Mars. This paper investigates some of the potential sociological aspects of such activities, especially their potential value as business ventures. This paper briefly describes some of the enabling features and potential advantages of living for extended periods in low-gravity habitats with significant pressurized volume. The primary advantage of low gravity environments is the ability it confers upon humans (within certain limits) to perform above-average feats of athleticism. Applications of this ability are suggested, such as extremely vivid ballet performances and the filming of martial arts epics without the requirement for wirework. Some concepts for business enterprises associated with athletic performance endeavors are put forth, such as low-gravity sports leagues, gymnastics competitions, and segments of the entertainment industry. Speculation on the development of such endeavors is made, and the next steps for such enterprises (the development of business plans and the raising of capital) are listed.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
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