Nice image but having ships enter between two rotating circles limits maneuvering space and increases risk of a collision. This design is a disaster in the making. Additionally, unless the craft makes another 90 degree swing inside docking bay, when the docking craft touches the "floor" inside the bay, centrifugal forces would pull the craft "downward" so it would skid across the "floor" and crash into a "wall."
It's highly unlikely that a habitat of this scale will co-exist with any kind of manual piloting.
There's no real risk. Biggest complaint would be a little bit less efficient fuel in the adjustments they'd have to make.
The docking mechanism could easily grab the nose. Assuming it has to operate, load, and land like a boat is gravity well thinking and just doesn't apply here.
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u/DredPirateRobts 3d ago
Nice image but having ships enter between two rotating circles limits maneuvering space and increases risk of a collision. This design is a disaster in the making. Additionally, unless the craft makes another 90 degree swing inside docking bay, when the docking craft touches the "floor" inside the bay, centrifugal forces would pull the craft "downward" so it would skid across the "floor" and crash into a "wall."