Stanford torus

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The Stanford torus is a proposed NASA design for a space settlement capable of housing 10,000 permanent residents. It is a type of rotating wheel space station, consisting of a ring with a diameter of about 1.8 km (1.1 mi), its rotation providing about 1.0 g of artificial gravity.

Stanford torus external view by Don Davis AC76-0525 croppedStanford torus external view by Don Davis AC76-0525 cropped
Stanford torus under constructionStanford torus under construction
Stanford Torus cutawayStanford Torus cutaway
Stanford Torus constructionStanford Torus construction
Stanford torus external view by Don Davis AC76-0525Stanford torus external view by Don Davis AC76-0525
Internal view of the Stanford torusInternal view of the Stanford torus
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Stanford torus under constructionStanford torus under construction
NASA Art by Artist Rick Guidice Space Colonization - Torus Wheel Toroidal ColoniesNASA Art by Artist Rick Guidice Space Colonization - Torus Wheel Toroidal Colonies
NASA Artwork By: Don Davis Space Colony: Torus Wheel - Large assemblies can be put together in space. On this part of the rim panels of a colony are being fitted in place. The small vehicles are called ANTS for Assembly non-thethered shipsNASA Artwork By: Don Davis Space Colony: Torus Wheel - Large assemblies can be put together in space. On this part of the rim panels of a colony are being fitted in place. The small vehicles are called ANTS for Assembly non-thethered ships
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