1

Asteroid Surface. This station has been built on the outside surface of the asteroid, much the same way a building rests on the surface of a planet.

2

Asteroid Interior. While there may be structures on the outside of the asteroid the majority of the station exists “underground” as a series of tunnels, caves or similar structures.

3

Spindle. A common design, shaped like a spinning top with towers rising from the top and/or bottom.

4

Cylinder. The cylinder’s rotation could provide a rationale for artificial gravity and the station could be quite large, like an O’Neill Cylinder.

5

Sphere. Can be as big as a Dyson or Bernal Sphere or as small as a single pod-station.

6

Torus/Ring. The most common design. Like the Stanford Torus or Bishop Ring, the outer ring could provide enough centrifugal force to provide artificial gravity.

7

Tower. A station with an angular or blocky design, like a skyscraper flung into space.

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Modular. Built from discrete modules or “beads” that can be removed or added on to.

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Platform. Design based on a large ship. Clearly defined levels/decks.

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Amalgamation. A combination of any of the other designs.