SETTLEMENT IN SPACE Russian patent published in 2004 - IPC

FIELD: settlements in space. SUBSTANCE: proposed settlement is large complex including working, living and auxiliary rooms, green plantations and sports sites which is formed in near-earth orbit or in outer space. Proposed settlement is made in form of single cylindrical complex with guarding surface and axial tunnel. Complex consists of light folding modules secured by means of transversal wheel-shaped stiffening members and has three combined cases: main case, case of communication chambers and case of passing chambers which may be separated from complex for taking synchronous immobility relative arriving spacecraft. Complex is provided with circular gravitational drive secured on tunnel for attaining gravitational force in all rooms. EFFECT: possibility of unification of building members; enhanced efficiency. 3 cl, 8 dwg