We could build this huge Space Station in 6 months

Can a new space construction machine called Sargon build a huge torus-shaped space station in six months or less? We show you how it can.

If you want to join our effort to build structures in orbit or work in space then please join our Crew membership at the following address.

[noobikenoobi]

I feel like I just watched the most expensive episode of shark tank ever

[Nanocology]

As an Australian, may I use an American turn of phrase I've heard used for a different reason, "Thank you for your service." The implications of what you've acheived...seriously, thank you. You guys are paving the uphill road.

[russellwilliams]

Everyone calling out this guy for being 'too ambitious'----are too comfortable where we are today. We have lost our way and people like this are what we need to awaken innovation and exploration, so that our species can thrive. Otherwise, we will continue pushing our planet to the limits with no plan B.

[sqrt]

Man you made a grown up guy cry. It was a childhood dream to visit space. God bless you for success

[craigman]

Can't fault the ambition, but the timeline is Elon level optimistic.

[martinbrown]

The real issue here is not space and the dangers of space, but rather the skill set and knowledge to maintain the sustainability of these projects.

[BigMic]

I just love the fact that someone is putting forth effort to go forward. Time is short overall, but especially when it comes to me and stagnant thinking people. Just the amount of things that can take us out is mind blowing without even factoring in our damn selves. I only hope that this isn't what incentivizes the bad actors of this world to destroy it even more. I worry about those who won't be able to leave... IJS

[TheDon]

How does the Torus remove itself to build the last section? Absolutely love the vision, can't wait to see it a reality!

[ontoya]

This man really makes me feel like going to college to get my engineering degree just to try to get hired to this company

[TheBuckeyeJeff]

I love the optimism! That's what humanity needs.

[jeromevincente]

Let’s build one for Venus and Mars before we try to land men on Mars. This way we have the secure technology to keep humans alive in Space for long periods.

[HappyLearner-jbjp]

These designs are awesome, keep making them you legend.

[Marcel-sfip]

If this is real, and I don't mean fake, this is a revolutionary and innovative way to construct something in space. Wow, hats off!

[richardlandis]

Odo can run security, and Quark can have his own bar. Live long and prosper, and may the Schwartz be with you. 🚀

[joelbellJB]

I don’t think people understand that these types of ideas and plans are a necessity for the survival of our species. We don’t actually have a choice if we want to continue, humans MUST become a multi planet species.

[jimpraud]

I think space tourism is great but would love to see it designed to allow people to live there on a permanent basis. This is the way we should move to space and with these built further and further from our earth we can use them as stepping stones to the universe. Now hopefully we will see this in the near future.

[frenchfriar]

Excuse me for being skeptical, but I've been seeing these stations promised since 1968. I have no doubt they CAN be built, the method isn't all that different in theory than building the Saint Louis Arch. Build a section, and put sections together.
I want to see this built certainly no later than 2029.
It appears to be using practical designs borrowed from constructions as diverse as the Arch and tunnel construction. I'm sure the principles are sound.
The question comes in when trying to fund it.
The more that can be done the more quickly, the more investment will follow, but you have to get the first one made.
I'd like to see both Bezos and Musk support this endeavor, but even if you only get the backing of the Arab Emirates, I want it to get built.
I can hope to see such a station completed by my 70th birthday in 2031.
I'd certainly like to see us go from the moonshot to orbital stations with artificial gravity before I'm gone.
But that's a future I have been promised my whole life, and everyone has always said we were within ten years of achieving it. So excuse me for being skeptical.
It's hard tp keep building hope and having it crushed.

[edwardlobb]

If Gateway Spaceport reaches fruition it will become the industry standard for attaining rotation induced gravity. No need to build larger diameter units bc the Tori can be center linked by corridor tubes ( envision a dual hub pickup with the tires representing Tori ). There could be any number of linked Tori, separated by Kilometer wide space sleds that that can be conjoined to form solar array configurations several Kilometers in length.

[simonmcguirk]

Please call the little transporter the StarBug in honour of Red Dwarf!
Kat, Lister and Rimmer would love this!

[Spindrift-idez]

That Spacecraft design is so cool looking, I'm a SciFy modeler and I think I'll try to scratch build a model of that thing :)