Systems and methods for providing a hybrid gravity environment

An apparatus comprising:

• a first outer ring module configured to produce a first artificial gravity environment having a first artificial gravity magnitude when revolved about a rotational axis;
• a second outer ring module configured to produce a second artificial gravity environment having a second artificial gravity magnitude equivalent to the first artificial gravity magnitude when revolved about the rotational axis;
• at least one circumferential access tube configured to connect the first outer ring module to the second outer ring module;
• a central hub;
• a first radial access tube configured to connect the central hub to the first outer ring module;
• a second radial access tube configured to connect the central hub to the second outer ring module;
• a microgravity module configured to be located coaxial with the rotational axis;
• a rotary union configured to connect the microgravity module to the central hub;
• and
• a fluid pumping system, wherein the fluid pumping system includes one or more fluid reservoir, one or more pump, one or more automated sensor, and one or more response system, and wherein the fluid pumping system is configured to move a fluid between the first outer ring module and the second outer ring module to align a center of mass of the apparatus with the rotational axis.

An apparatus comprising:

• a first module configured to produce a first artificial gravity environment having a first artificial gravity magnitude when revolved about a rotational axis, the first module including:
• a first plurality of payload compartments configured to contain a first plurality of payloads, the first plurality of payload compartments including:
• a first mounting rail configured to secure the first plurality of payloads,
• a first power connection;
• a first data connection;
• and
• a first port located on an external surface of the first module, the first port configured to allow at least one of the first plurality of payloads to access an outside environment;
• a second module configured to produce a second artificial gravity environment having a second artificial gravity magnitude equivalent to the first artificial gravity magnitude when revolved about the rotational axis, the second module including:
• a second plurality of payload compartments configured to contain a second plurality of payloads, the second plurality of payload compartments including:
• a second mounting rail configured to secure the second plurality of payloads;
• a second power connection;
• a second data connection;
• and
• a second port located on an external surface of the second module, the second port configured to allow at least one of the second plurality of payloads to access the outside environment;
• a radial tube configured to connect the first module to the second module;
• a power system configured to provide power to the first module via the first power connection and configured to provide power to the second module via the second power connection;
• an on-platform communications system configured to provide data transmission and control for the first plurality of payloads via the first data connection and configured to provide data transmission and control for the second plurality of payloads via the second data connection;
• and
• a thermal control system configured to provide thermal energy transfer to the first module and the second module.