Aviv

Background

As with much of space exploration throughout history, the majority of early efforts in major space settlements were focused on expanding further outwards in our solar system. However, with the establishement of Aviv, quite possibly the most unique settlement humankind has ever created, the Foundation Society sent all critics into a stunned silence.

With a name that derives from the Hebrew word for ‘Spring Season’, Aviv not only emphasises the blossoming space settlement industry, but also highlights the new chapter of creativity in Foundation Society designs. With the settlement comprised of opulent aerostats floating in the thick Venusian atmosphere, Aviv is popularly refered to as the ‘Castle’s on the Clouds’ and despite the dangers posed by the atmospheric composition, has become a coveted attraction within the inner solar system.

Services
  • Tourism - For $5000 per person per night, guests can enjoy the luxury of Aviv, with its low population density of 700 people per square kilometer, and its variety of biome themed landscapes, there is truly no more luxury stay within the solar system
  • Export of Foodstuffs - Producing more than 5 times the food it consumes, Aviv exports all food at a price of $1000 per kg, a not unreasonable price when you consider the reduced transport costs to many locations in the solar system
  • Acid Resistant Spacesuits - Due to the harsh atmospheric conditions on Venus, the team at Aviv have constructed acid-resistant hard-shell spacesuits for all EVA which they market for $20,000,000 per suit
  • Weather Prediction Software - Due to the strong winds and the effect this has on the Aerostats, Aviv has developed state of the art weather prediction, with 90% accuracy up to 18 days in advance, which they sell for $400,000,000 per year
Aviv
Tourism and Research Settlement

Initial Operating Capacity Achieved – 2083

Location – Flying Aerostats at altitudes of between 30 and 50km in the Venusian Atmosphere

Initial Population – 8000

Predicted Population in 2100 – 11,000 + 1000 transients

This webpage refers to a fictional space settlement which is part of the UK Space Design Competition. No information presented here or implied herefrom should be regarded as factual. Any similarities with real events, places, or persons are purely coincidental.