16. Will there be a lot of windows for enjoying the view? (A K2S Question)

From The Space Library

In the early days of the space program, putting windows on a spacecraft would make the engineers sweat, because they complicate the structure of the module shell, allow for more chances of leakage, and let in harmful radiation. Today we certainly understand the importance of windows in a spacecraft, especially in one built for tourists. But practically speaking, the number of windows and their sizes will remain small. Right now we are building four windows on each module for viewing Earth, the Moon or the galaxy from the space hotel.

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Answer provided by Robert T. Bigelow

Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

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