Partially Validated Last updated: March 19, 2026
Hybrid multi-gravity-zone station (0.05-0.15g smelting + 0g refining) fits within 400-500k kg mass envelope
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Original Source
rq-0-11 Deliberation Conclusion
Validation History
65% confidence Mar 19, 2026
Multi-model deliberation rq-0-11 (unanimous, 2 rounds). Ratke & Diefenbach review, ISS EML data, D'Angelo AM
Pure microgravity smelting not viable at industrial scale. Rotating arm (~50m, 1.4 RPM) provides 0.1g for smelting. Mass 340-430k kg. Reduces risk from TRL 2-3 to TRL 3-4.
By: Multi-Model Deliberation Gravity thresholds based on dimensional analysis only. Needs 0.01-0.2g experiment data.
Details
- Related BOM Item
- bom-0-3
- Related Question
- rq-0-11
- Claim ID
- val-010
- Validations
- 1