Playing astronauts - For human advancement

Nilsson, R; Tsantoula, E

dc.contributor.author	Nilsson, R	en
dc.contributor.author	Tsantoula, E	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:49:53Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:49:53Z
dc.date.issued	2004	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/34765
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dc.subject.other	Gravitational effects	en
dc.subject.other	Social aspects	en
dc.subject.other	Space stations	en
dc.subject.other	Weightlessness	en
dc.subject.other	Astronauts	en
dc.subject.other	Space environment	en
dc.subject.other	Space missions	en
dc.subject.other	Manned space flight	en
dc.title	Playing astronauts - For human advancement	en
heal.type	conferenceItem	en
heal.publicationDate	2004	en
heal.abstract	Before the last world war, Dutch historian Johan Huizinga wrote about the coming of a new specimen of humanity: Homo Ludens, the playing man who would live for leisure and creativity rather than dedicate himself to traditional work. The urge to play has, however, always been present in every human being. In fact it constitutes a central element of the human nature and is closely related to the development of our species. Signs of our playfulness can be found even in the most serious working environments, from executives' offices, all the way to the International Space Station. On space missions, despite the many restrictions and large workloads, astronauts always find ways and time to have fun in the unique space environment - by most people characterized with its lack of gravity effects. The state of zero-gravity is really one of the most fascinating aspects of manned spaceflight: people and objects floating in a truly three-dimensional world. Our release from gravity and ever-increasing presence in space is with no doubt reflected in today's society - but the full potential of spaceflight as catalyst for the human spirit is yet to be exploited. The astronauts' creative games are part of this catalyst, but so far they are merely 'by-products' of manned spaceflight. In this paper we will bring them to front.	en
heal.journalName	International Astronautical Federation - 55th International Astronautical Congress 2004	en
dc.identifier.volume	7	en
dc.identifier.spage	4760	en
dc.identifier.epage	4762	en