Conceptual image of the Space Station Freedom that eventually resulted in the International Space Station
Space architecture is the theory and practice of designing and building habitable environments in outer space. The approach of architecture to the design of spaceships refers to the complete context, delineating from diverse disciplines that include the psychology, physiology and sociology, as well as technical / technological areas. As on Earth, space architecture seeks to go beyond components and systems through a broad knowledge of the issues that affect the success of its design. Extensive work has focused on conceptual designs for orbital stations, moon-scanning ships, Mars and surface bases for space agencies, including NASA.
The practice of involving architecture in space programs grew during the space race. It arises from the need to extend the duration of missions and entails the minimal needs of astronauts to live comfortably.
The Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture is an organization within the University of Houston that offers a master's degree in space architecture. In Europe, the International Space University conducts extensive research on architecture.
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