U.S.S. Entity

My submission to the Future of Space Travel contest by ~GlennShatowski

Okay, so this is a civilian craft designed with the very near future in mind, so there are not a lot of bells and whistles. The Earth's resources are taking a real bashing, so we've come up with the idea to have a station in orbit above the planet that is able to house 1200 civilians who are willing to pay the price. Serviced with a full time medical staff, a twice yearly shuttle service to and from the Earth, a pool and spa, a recreational hall, and a team of culinary experts, the U.S.S. Entity can support you for the rest of your life, given you have enough money. The Habitat ring rotates in order to maintain realistic gravity. The station is only equipped with one twin propulsion engine, which requires massive energy, so the rotation of the ring also powers the engines when needed. Since the station is meant to remain in orbit, movement is generally un-needed. The planet is at peace, and we still have not discovered life in space, so weaponry is not included. Reinforced steel bulkeads protect from natural spacial debris, such as meteorites.