#spacehabitat

[ianfulgar]

The future of architecture extends beyond Earth. Hassell Studio and Eckersley O’Callaghan EOC's design for a Mars habitat showcase how we can create homes in the most challenging environments using innovative technologies like 3D printing.

[oneillcylinders]

#Repost @interplanetary_podcast • • • • • • A ringworld by Richard Fraser . . . #spacehabitat #nasa #scifiart #spacex #elonmusk #spaceart #iss #masseffect #bernalsphere #interstellar #technology #martian #earth #spacetravel #spaceexploration #oneillcylinder #spacecolony #futurism #coloniaespacial #blueorigin #scifi #spacesettlement #interplanetary_podcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuc17JnfyS/?igshid=116dszqao2l25

[oneillcylinders]

Just finished Larry Niven's Ring world book! Very good definitely recommended! The scale of the ringworld is superb couple of Isaac Arthur size plot holes but that doesn't stop it being a great sci-fi! Hopefully his successive books in the same universe are as good! . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat #ringworld #larryniven #scifibook https://www.instagram.com/p/BzV1Bj_Bx5-/?igshid=eqc6hpyocgza

[oneillcylinders]

Currently reading, Space Settlements by @sevensixfive and I am particularly enjoying his elaborations on the psychology of living in space both the challenges of living in a burstable bubble at the top of a 'bottomless pit' with all the dangers of solar radiation and bolides ready to swat you out of existence. And the design possibilities to help combat that and make humans feel at home. . Image above by Angus McKie shows the large window sections of Gerard K O'Neill's island 3 design. These to me seem counter intuitive in that: a) they waste space that could otherwise be land area which is the main goal of building habitats in space. b) although silicon is fairly abundant in meteoroids making it thick enough and strong enough modularly could be an expensive endeavour in relation to other alternatives. And finally c) they open up the horizons to the vast emptyness of space which could reinforce the psychological threats that could otherwise be masked by rolling countryside or bustling city. . I'd argue that it would be more beneficial to almost entirely block off all outside view's including the end caps with the exception of structures extruding from the cylinder and small windows. Using artificial light (as power is not an issue at this stage) or a series of reflectors to give daylight to the habitat as opposed to mirrors which would also have to be built to withstand the higher gravity of being connected to the cylinder and extended outward past the 1g elevation. . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat  https://www.instagram.com/p/BzbJxSqB3KO/?igshid=ey5j8wbigmdj

[oneillcylinders]

Building on OC's pose some interesting challenges. First of which being if you build a rectangular building; depending on the size of the cylinder, the floor will be level a one end and slanted at the opposite side. Walls will have to also point up towards the central axis or they will overhang causing unexpected forces to be applied. To combat this floors could be curved parallel to the curve of the cylinder and successive floors will get smaller as the walls slant more towards the axis. For taller buildings the prospect of lighter and lighter gravity as you get close to the axis will also make for interesting design opportunities. Perspective will vary of course, if you're standing up the curve looking at a tall building it will look like it's leaning over you. This of course will be likely exploited by architects to dizzying affect. . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat #drones #dronephotography #architecture https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJi7IDBR6k/?igshid=f5onrf5xn

[oneillcylinders]

Currently reading Larry Niven's Ring world. Thuroughly enjoying the interactions between the aliens, does make you wonder how an #oneillcylinder might look or behave if it was designed for humans an another species. Although the image above is a ring world by Espen Saetervik and not an OC many of the same principles still apply. . Art station: https://www.artstation.com/espo . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat  https://www.instagram.com/p/BzGXrunB6v6/?igshid=10m6zfhjqlpqp

[oneillcylinders]

A modern take on Gerard K O'Neill's island 3 design, better showing the reinforcement of the glass required for large sections of glass. The a size of these sections would be determined by how secure your cylinder is against bolides and how good your external defenses are (like a form of flak or chaff or even laser deflection). Should a bolide hit and penetrate the surface of the cylinder or glass its not going to cause the cylinder to suddenly decompress like a burst balloon, you'd have a period of the before it starts to become noticeable by which time it will have been detected and a temporary repair crew could be dispatched with a permanent repair coming in behind. . Using glass as part of your shell is certainly a possibility as silicates are fairly common in the solar system. The main expense however would be making that glass secure against solar and galactic radiation. There have been many proposed solutions to this ranging from using overlapping mirrors and radiation shielding to reflect only light through such as in the second image. Concentration of light using external mirrors through a long tube in the cap of the cylinder so that it beams light in to lenses that reflect the light to the sides while any radiation that goes through is focused on the cap the opposite end like looking down a wine bottle. . I've no doubt there will be many more variations of these concepts as the benefits of being able to look out of your cylinder and see the body your orbiting and the stars and to receive natural light from the sun will be very popular. . . . #spacehabitat #spacestation #spacetravel #space #scificoncept #sciencefiction #scifi #science #spaceistheplace #wearegoing #windows #thatviewthough #radiation #bigspacelooroles #oneillcylinder https://www.instagram.com/p/BysDKkqh40I/?igshid=ljynfsyahqwc

[scifivibes001]

High above a distant world, a vast orbital habitat drifts gracefully, its core ring encircled by shimmering floating platforms. These platforms hover with magnetic precision, forming gardens, research stations, and living quarters suspended in open space. Solar sails stretch outward like golden wings, harvesting light to power the colony. Pathways of translucent bridges connect the platforms, giving travelers breathtaking views of the stars below. Artificial gravity shifts subtly across zones, allowing both Earth-like comfort and weightless exploration. Communities thrive amid biodomes bursting with greenery, while observation decks offer endless horizons. A living city among the cosmos, it balances wonder with survival.