oneillcylinders

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Very stylish megastructures! . . . Art by @frederic_siegel Check out his work https://linktr.ee/frederic_siegel . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat #blueorigin https://www.instagram.com/p/CFjRI38Hdqf/?igshid=eqwdyew2sb3e

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Love these photo edits, makes it look like the image is taken on the first entry to an OC. That first view will be an important first impression for budding OC'ers! . Photo and edit done by @coasterphotographer . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat https://www.instagram.com/p/CEyvzB9nyfJ/?igshid=hfii0om4o9cw

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Brilliant style art of some combined ring world's! Looks like they are about to be connected to form an OC! . Art by @alexsmartin check out his website http://www.alexstevenmartin.com . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat  https://www.instagram.com/p/CEwTjw4HkEC/?igshid=m14rigvyfgrk

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Brilliant poster art of cooper station from the film Interstellar by @postersbymelvin . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat  https://www.instagram.com/p/CEufg9gHthL/?igshid=1y36is5bffz4

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 What looks like a small campus OC for those looking to study in space! . Photo and edit done by @ajshankar.s . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat  https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuex4jn44n/?igshid=1gl4pmckn3u8g

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#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

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Maybe detachable panels would make for a good OC, such as for transferring species without tranquilizing, or for migrating culture's? . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat  https://www.instagram.com/p/B8BHpJaHlcy/?igshid=1rmyhtq9fclq5

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#space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat  https://www.instagram.com/p/B7-3sYmHOsu/?igshid=12yhndza4bwfn

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More OC shots from @ramiramitto . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat #drones #dronephotography https://www.instagram.com/p/B3X4tj2HcN3/?igshid=pp6a7dv7eqh6

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I love these cylinder shots done by drones! It's as close as we can get with a picture of what OC's might be like! . Beautiful image by @ramiramitto . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat #dronephotography #drones https://www.instagram.com/p/B3XB2h3HAHH/?igshid=15bad1h5miub0

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Would certainly be interesting to see what kind of animals evolve if left on an OC for extended periods of time. I could certainly picture many avian species adapting characteristics to help them deal with the low gravity center. . An image from #jeffbezos versions of OC's . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat #blueorigin https://www.instagram.com/p/B3WjO9nngno/?igshid=yb7lb4p0b6l1

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Possible external structure and axis port for an OC, the external ring could spin counter to the main cylinders spin making it stationary and suitable as a docking ring. Or it could function as a check point and quarantine zone for objects traveling into the OC. . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat  https://www.instagram.com/p/B3RZPLUnp30/?igshid=btxnw4tjz5gs

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Probably one of the better options for transporting materials from outside the OC to inside the OC is to fly a ship through an air lock at the axis, then release it to the inside where it can use the friction of the air and gravity to speed it up to match the rotation of the cylinder. Not ideal if you have a fragile atmosphere that you want to keep free of heavy metals/solar radiation or engine exhaust fumes but you could probably have a work around for that such as a scrubber at the air lock or using a parachute to land on the ring surface. . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat  https://www.instagram.com/p/B3OoDfxHbfm/?igshid=109bfoxapsto5

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The busiest OC's are likely to be denser that our most bustling cities with buildings stretching high towards the low gravity center and out from the edge to the higher gravity edges. This will require unique transport forms that take advantage of the low gravity and central spire which is above every part of the surface. The key bottle necks for infrastructure and logistics are getting materials and goods from the outside in and visa versa. . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat  https://www.instagram.com/p/B0nkFFghpvR/?igshid=sbnkubaf2hey

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Good image showing possible densities of a typical island 3 design with its large glass sides, I think this is from an anime series but if you know hmu. This view however looks very familiar to our cities today and it's likely that to increase population densities or efficiency new forms of architecture may develop. . Another thing you can't see here is that as you go up in elevation from the cylinder edge you experience lesser gravity because of your rotations per minute and visa versa for extended structures outside of the bottom of the cylinder. These might be tollerable or even desirable for fitness or certain industries. So long as they are protected from radiation and bolides this could be a common feature on high population OC's. . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat  https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_r9n2B60K/?igshid=58zizxrzxv2q

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The first space colonies will function much the same way as polar research stations. Economically they will resemble more of a commune with very little exchange of money for goods and services outside of luxuries. For the first few steps they are likely to be very heavily reliant on supplies from earth, much like the ISS. Structurally they will be similar to a millitary with ranks for emergencies and roles are assigned before arrival. . It is when colonies start to become more resource independent that questions around politics are going to arrise especially among colonies setup by multinationals. When residents start to become permanent systems will arise that will suit there conditions that may be at a cost to the projects original benefactors. . By the time we are reaching OC levels of space infrastructure it's highly likely that colonies will establish and become a nation of their own able to decide there own destiny and form. OC's provide a unique opportunity to test out various systems unchained by traditional systems and cultures without limits to resources and space. Now obviously not all of these tests will be successful and most may slowly fissle out over time but it's likely that those that do survive the test of space will provide profound impact on how we run things on earth. . Inter OC interaction will eventually resemble something akin to the UN or the Mondragon group in Kim Stanley's 2312 or may even some currently unknown superior form of organisation. regardless it will certain take up a lot of the extra free time OC'ers will have! . . . #space #spacetravel #spacestation #spacecolony #wearegoing #spaceship #scifi #scificoncept #scifiart #sciencefiction #futurism #tech #spaceistheplace #oneillcylinder #spacehabitat #politicsofspace #spacepolitics #spaceorganisation #spaceeconomy https://www.instagram.com/p/BzvF4TshZXS/?igshid=14cr65uut9dr1

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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