Internet is full of space structures that compete with earth architecture. With the help of AI these images inflated more. Construction in space has many limitations. As a result, the reality is way different than the computer-generated images. For example, the ISS looks like a shanty house made of expensive materials. There is no unity in the architecture, the pieces added at different times are quite different in style and form.
The architecture of space structures is determined by functionality and feasibility rather than esthetics which is the case on Earth. Due to limitations of the rockets, the launch frequencies and different countries involvement; the space structures are formed over a long duration with quite different modules. During the construction process, new technologies are tested and space verified which alter the architecture considerably over time. As a result, even the solar panels mounted are not in harmony.
On my next article, I will propose a feasible robotic only space station architecture that can be deployed using existing Falcon 9 rockets.
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