Orbital Shipyard
Arcology Project
The culmination of Earth's collaborative Arcology research. The Orbital Shipyard combines the most innovative technologies and concepts from regional projects worldwide to establish humanity's first permanent orbital settlement infrastructure.
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Artemis Accords
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NATO Space
Global Network
43 Projects
Mission Progress
Track our collective journey from regional research to orbital implementation. Each milestone brings us closer to establishing permanent human presence in orbit.
Phase 1: Global Research Network
Establish regional hubs and begin collaborative arcology research
Phase 2: Digital Twin Development
Create simulation-ready arcology designs from top regional projects
Phase 3: Technology Integration
Merge best technologies from diverse projects into unified specifications
Phase 4: Orbital Adaptation
Adapt Earth arcology designs for orbital environment requirements
Phase 5: Artemis Accords Proposal
Submit comprehensive Orbital Shipyard Arcology proposal to international partners
Overall Progress
Combined development across all 43 global arcology projects
Featured Contributions
Top projects and technologies for integration into the Orbital Shipyard design
Most Developed Projects
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Moonbase Lapptrask - Lunar Analog
Sweden - Analog Space Habitat Collaborative Arcology R&D Project Project Lead: Niklas Järvstråt Website: https://www.isru.tech/
Biosphere 2 - Oracle, Arizona, USA
Biosphere 2 advances our understanding of natural and human-made ecosystems through integrated research that drives the discovery and development of interventions that increase the resilience and sustainability of Earth systems and human quality of life. We advance research in our unique facilities, conduct interdisciplinary science education, and foster leadership initiatives focused on developing scalable solutions for our planet and beyond. https://biosphere2.org/
Seastead Arcology
Seastead Arcology for R&D of Aquatic Industrial Technologies & Aquatic Biome Preservation
Recently Updated Technologies
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Dyson Sphere
A Dyson sphere is a hypothetical megastructure that completely or partially encapsulates a star to capture a massive percentage of its solar power output.
Security / Police / Military Facilities
Emergency Security Response & Law Enforcement - Arcologies require capacity to self-govern & a private security, police or military capacity becomes necessary at scale.
Aerospace Port
Orbital & Atmospheric Transport Hub The Aerospace Port is the primary interface between the Arcology and its surrounding airspace and orbit. It manages aircraft & spacecraft landing, launch, refueling, cargo transfer, and passenger movement between surface, orbital platforms, and deep-space destinations. This facility integrates hangars, terminals, logistics bays, and traffic control systems, making it essential for trade, exploration, and supply flow throughout the aerospace ecosystem.
Contribute to Humanity's Future
Your regional Arcology research directly contributes to the Orbital Shipyard. Join the global network and help design humanity's permanent presence in orbit.