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How to Create a Space Station and Other Space Structures

Learn which article templates you can use for space structures and artificial objects!

Space structures, from spaceships to space stations and dyson spheres, are very important elements of many sci-fi worlds. If you're wondering which article template to use on World Anvil to write about this, here are some recommendations.

 
  • Typical spaceship: A typical spaceship used for transportation is a vehicle, so the most appropriate template is the Vehicle template.
  • Space stations: A space structure designed for people to live in it is either a Settlement or a Building, depending on its scale. For example, a small research station might be considered a building, but if it's larger and people not only work but also live there, it might be considered a settlement instead.
  • Dyson spheres (and similar structures): These structures are Buildings, even if they aren't designed for people to live in them. If you're writing about the concept of a Dyson sphere in general rather than a specific instance of it, use the Technology instead instead.
  • Probes and other small objects: A small space object that doesn't remain static and is made for a specific purpose could be an Item if it's not a Vehicle.
 

If none of the specific templates quite fit what you have in mind, you can always use a Generic Article. For more information and help with article templates, check how to use article templates.