Preparing to settle in space! ‘Chrysalis’ will go on a journey of 250 years with 1000 humans, will not return to Earth

Till now the ships going into space are like small capsules. With their help only a few people go to space. After the mission is completed they return back to earth. Most missions last for a few days or months. But now scientists are dreaming bigger than this. They want to build a spaceship that is an entire city in itself. Where humans can live for a long time.

What space city is going to be built?

According to reports, engineers are considering a new type of spacecraft. This ship will not be just for carrying people. In fact, it will also become their permanent home. There will be complete arrangements for living, eating and working in it. Scientists want that many generations can live in it. People can live life only in space. That means this ship will be a flying city.

What is ‘Chrysalis’ spacecraft?

Based on this thinking, a concept has been named ‘Chrysalis’. This is the design of a huge spaceship. According to scientists, about 1000 people can live in it. This ship can travel for about 250 years. Its goal will be to reach another star system. During this period, many generations will be born in this ship. And will spend her life there.

What will the world be like inside the ship?

The chrysalis design will have a large rotating ring in the middle. When this ring rotates slowly, artificial gravity will be created. Due to this, the people living inside the ship will feel earth-like gravity. With this, people will be able to move around normally. Daily life will also seem a lot like Earth. This technology is considered very important for space life.

Why is artificial gravity necessary?

If a person remains without gravity for a long time, it has a bad effect on the body. Bones may become weak. Muscles start decreasing. Heart and blood flow may also be affected. That’s why scientists want to use rotating structures. This is considered necessary for a healthy life in space. This is the reason why this arrangement has been kept in the design of Chrysalis.

Will the entire ecosystem be built in the ship?

A complete closed ecosystem will be created inside this huge ship. Farming will be done inside the ship itself. Plants will produce oxygen. People will release carbon dioxide which will be used by plants. The organic waste will be converted into fertilizer and then used in agriculture. In this way a balanced life cycle will be created. So that people can live in space for a long time.

Will this ship be built in space only?

It is almost impossible to launch such a huge ship from Earth. Therefore, scientists plan to make it in space itself. The different parts will be taken into space and connected. After this the ship will set out on its long journey. The most important thing is that this ship will not return to Earth. This could be one of the largest space missions in human history.