Exterior View of the Bernal Sphere Space Colony Concept
The residential area for this space colony concept is in the central sphere. Farming regions are in the 'tires.' Mirrors reflect sunlight into the habitat and farms. The large flat panels radiate away extra heat into space, and panels of solar cells provide electricity. Factories and docks for spaceships are at either end of the long central tube. Painted by artist Rick Guidice.
Credit: NASA/Ames Research Center/Rick Guidice
Image Number: AC76-0965
Date: June 11, 1976
Exterior View of the Bernal Sphere Space Colony Concept
The residential area for this space colony concept is in the central sphere. Farming regions are in the 'tires.' Mirrors reflect sunlight into the habitat and farms. The large flat panels radiate away extra heat into space, and panels of solar cells provide electricity. Factories and docks for spaceships are at either end of the long central tube. Painted by artist Rick Guidice.
Credit: NASA/Ames Research Center/Rick Guidice
Image Number: AC76-0965
Date: June 11, 1976