Introduction: The space programme was essentially a cold war between space research agencies during its initial phase. It was known as Space Race One. A moon landing occurred as a result. In the second phase, space exploration is attracting the interest of several private companies, like Virgin Galactic, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Rocket Lab. In addition to developing reusable rockets, SpaceX is currently developing starships intended for both Earth-to-Moon space tourism and Mars colonisation. Space agencies, along with designers, architects, and aerospace engineers, are heading to the Moon and Mars to design and build bases. There might be several bases on Mars and the moon by 2040. After that, they could begin sending humans on a regular basis. This architecture thesis proposes a space station for that era, from which humans will be sent to expand life. The station will serve as a transitional location for upcoming missions, training, and research on the artificial Moon and the gravity of Mars.
The rotational radius and angular velocity are related to centrifugal acceleration. Because of the potential for motion sickness and the Coriolis effect, higher angular velocities are not recommended. Recent research, however, indicates that people may be able to acclimatise to angular velocities as high as 4 or even 6 RPM. 3 RPM is selected when a rotation’s necessary radius is 100 m to obtain 1 g. Considering the ISS has a truss of 112 metres, a radius of 100 metres is rather realistic.
The whole station will be developed in 5 chronological stages. 1. In first phase- The base will be prepared, which will work as axis for future mission staging.
2. In the second stage- Mars gravity ring will be added to the system.
3. In 3rd Stage- The space hotel will be opened to address the space tourism demand commercially.
4. The 4th Stage will see the addition of another parallel wing of the same structure to increase capacity
5. Finally, when the demand will rise to a certain point, extended temporary habitation module ring will be added to create the full form of the space station.
While designing the micro-spaces inside the module, there are some considerations
1. The radius from the center decreases from bottom to top level.
2. The gravity also decreases along with the value of radial distance.The floors placed in the module are affected by these events.
This architecture thesis provides a model for the possible expansion of life beyond Earth. It addresses the challenge of enhancing living conditions, human mobility, and biological functions in space. This project fulfils the potential of serving as a transitional area for future missions, training, and studies on the artificial Moon and the gravity of Mars.