The original space settlements (NASA, 1977)
Outer space cities represent multiple challenges and serve as case studies for new autonomous urban systems—challenges we will likely face in the context of climate change and resource scarcity.
This exploration is interesting not only from a technical perspective, but also because space provides a safer and appealling conceptual environment to brainstorm and envision our future.
Space's harsh conditions push us to solve key problems in sustainability and adaptation that can help Earth's cities too.