The first modules to be lifted into orbit and assembled will be the six doublewides that will make up the "spine" or the "core" of the space station.
The Core will comprise four vertical doublewides, one lateral doublewide, and one horizontal doublewide (Image 1). Once the modules have been locked into place, it should provide a stable platform to hang other modules on.
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| Image 1: EOS Core exterior view |
This configuration will provide for a very large internal pressurized volume for crew and tourists (Image 2). Passage between Doublewides is easily provided using pressurized docking rings.
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| Image 2: EOS Core interior view |
When finally assembled, the Core will be without primary electrical power, so temporary batteries will have to be set up as well.
The Direction of flight is left to right in both images above. It will also have an orientation that will allow the bottom of the space station to always remain oriented "down" to Earth. This will mitigate the effects of space sickness.
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