Putting everything together, we can see how the Earth Orbit Station will take form.
With the solar panels situated at the top part of the station, Image 1 displays the EOS without the berthing section, including two VentureStars docked at either end of the Bottom Level.
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| Image 1: EOS side view, no Berthing |
The berthing section is included in Image 2.
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| Image 2: EOS side view with Berthing |
Another view of the EOS without the berthing section can be seen in Image 3.
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| Image 3: EOS front view, no Berthing |
The above image including the berthing section is displayed in Image 4.
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| Image 4: EOS front view with Berthing |
The Core and part of the solar panels will be orbited first and assembled. The other modules will be attached as they are brought up. As the station grows, more solar panels will be attached, until the final module has been placed.
Space Station Alpha is now open for business.
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SPACE STATION MASS
The total number of flights does not include flights involving crew rotation during the EOS buildup. Still, it will take around 50 VentureStar flights to lift almost a million kilograms that will create a functioning home in outer space.
Also of note, our space station will weigh about double what the International Space Station weighs, only ours will house a crew of 101 while theirs houses 3.
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