Overview
Gradient One is a full-scale, human-rated orbital segment designed to validate artificial gravity. Featuring a 350-meter rigid truss and an 80-meter-diameter curved pod, it rotates at ~1.6 RPM to generate 1g at the floor—exactly matching the geometry of Aegis Station.
Specifications
- Truss Length: 350 meters
- Spin Rate: ~1.6 RPM
- Gravity: ~1g at floor, ~0.86g at ceiling
- Crew Pod: 5° torus segment, 80m diameter
- Walking Arc: ~30.6 meters
- Duration: 30–90 day missions
- Access: EVA-based (tunnel upgrade interface reserved)
- Target Cost: $65M–67M
Dossier
The full Gradient One mission dossier is available below:
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