THE STANFORD TORUS

Researchers from NASA and Stanford University proposed a centrifugal artificial-gravity space station

THE CENTRAL HUB

The central region, or hub, experiences the lowest gravity of the structure, making it the ideal place for craft to dock.

THE SOLAR FURNACE

The station’s solar furnace, with attached solar-power cells, transforms solar energy into electricity powering the torus.

CONNECTING TO THE HUB

Spokes connect the spinning outer region to the stationary central hub, providing access for inhabitants.

GRAVITY WITH A SPIN

The outer ring rotates once a minute, providing between 0.9 and 1g of artificial gravity.

HEAT RELEASE

A giant 87,420 square metre non-rotating radiator releases waste heat created during energy consumption.