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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 33 MIN

How Big Could a Space Habitat Get? (Narration Only)

from Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

How big could space habitats really get? From O’Neill cylinders to Ringworlds and Topopolises, we explore the true limits of megastructure scale.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Chronoengineering: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-chronoengineering-manipulating-time-as-technology🚀 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g/join🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:How Big Could a Space Habitat Get?Written, Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditor: Tim LiuskoGraphics from Fishy Tree, Jarred Eagley, Jeremy Jozwik, J. Dixon, Ken York, Udo SchroeterMusic Courtesy of Chris Zabriskie & StellardroneSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty ImagesMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic & StellardroneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Why live on planets when we can build worlds bigger than Earth? Exploring the ultimate size limits of space habitats and megastructures.

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