Make decisions on the site of your colony. In particular, consider:
• What will the location of your colony? Be specific!
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Will it be on a surface, under an ocean, in an atmosphere or in orbit?
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If in orbit, how far from the sun, planet or moon is it? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. How far away from the sun will your colony be (Average Solar Distance)?
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Source:________________________________________________________________
3. If it is on a surface of a moon or a planet, what is the revolution period and rotation period, in Earth days, for the moon or planet?
Revolution: __________________________
Rotation: ____________________________
Source: ________________________________________________________________
4. If your colony is in orbit around the sun, a planet or moon, what is it revolution period? __________________________________________________
5. At a speed of 40,323 Km per hour (the speed needed to escape Earth's gravity), how long will it take to get to your colony?
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