The Nautilis class was the first true interplanetary space craft. it was a highly modified nautilis that made the first trip to Mars. Intially deployed as CIS-lunar transport in 2021, it very soon became the basis of mossion to Mars, the Asteroid belt and Venus.
The first long duration space journey vehicle for crew of 6 for periods of 1 -24 months
Exo-atmospheric, Space-only vehicle
Integrated Centrifuge for Crew Health
Life Support in deployed Large Volume with shirt-sleeve servicing
Truss & Stringer thrust-load distribution concept (non-orthogird)
Capable of utilizing variety of Mission-Specific Propulsion Units [integrated in LEO, semi-autonomously
Utilized Inflatable, Deployed structures
Incorporates Industrial Airlock for construction/maintenance
Integrated RMS
Supported a variety of crewed Descent/Return vehicle(s)
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Testing The Centrifuge on the ISS in early 21st century
