The ThinkPlatform-1 is a spherical, pressurizable module designed to attach to existing space stations, providing large volume for ISAM activities, habitation, and tourism.
ThinkPlatform-1
The ThinkPlatform-1 is a spherical, pressurizable module designed to attach to existing space stations, providing large volume for ISAM activities, habitation, and tourism.
Description
The ThinkPlatform-1 is a spherical module intended to serve as an adjunct capability for new generation space stations. It offers a large volume, protected from orbital debris and thermal effects, making it suitable for various in-space activities. These activities include In-Space Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM), habitation for astronaut missions, and space tourism. The module is designed to be pressurizable and attaches to an existing space station. Its use cases are broad, encompassing research & development, hosting payloads & experiments, in-orbit storage, serving as a fuel depot, and even functioning as a cultural venue or movie studio. The diameter ranges from 4.5 up to 20 meters, providing a volume from 300 up to 4000 cubic meters.
Specifications
| Diameter | from 4.5 up to 20m |
|---|---|
| Volume | from 300 up to 4000 m3 |
| Attached to | an existing space station |
| Pressurizable | Yes |