The Aurora Ring Space Station

The Aurora ring space station is five 2-person Individual Living Units (ILUs) that form a ring around rocket for propulsion from moon base to Mars. The rocket detaches & ring unfolds to form flat on-planet station. ILUs are connected by enclosed walkway with additional roof sections that fold out of the way in ring configuration, & fold into place when ring unfolds into flat station. Control room functions as cockpit to maneuver ring via rocket propulsion, & controls life support systems in both configurations.

Each ILU has: 2 bunks (slanted walls adjust inward in ring, outward for more space when flat); recreational area with TV, bookshelf, seating, fold-down table, & storage; lavatory with fold-up toilet in shower area; hydroponics bay with control panel and growlights, for fresh produce & air oxygenation; galley with cook range, food rehydrator, cold food storage, & external water filtration/reuse system; science lab with microscope, sample jars, & computer stations; & solar array.