Tidal forces have enough power to literally tear planets and moons apart over millions of years. Which is understandable, because it’s a planet / moon. But humans and our tech do not have that level of durability. Yet we can remain in orbit practically indefinitely with little to no consideration about tidal force being a threat. Why is that?
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Short version: Big things are susceptible to tidal forces. Small things aren’t. A person is much smaller then a planet ^((citation needed)^) so tidal forces arn’t a concern for us expect in extreme circumstances.
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