These small stations are used as research labs, temporarily to support some construction and similar uses, but they might be the only space infrastructure in a small colony

This scientific outpost is a medium-sized orbital laboratory complex for scientific research. It is assembled in space from a series of modules that combine to form a 300-ton (SM +7) unstreamlined hull, and it is manned by 6-18 people. The scientists and operations crew occupy the forward cabins while the central-hull bunkroom is a radiation storm shelter and accommodates visiting shuttle crews.

Front Hull System

• [1] Light Alloy Armor (dDR 5).
• [2-4] Habitat (two cabins each).
• [5] Solar Panel Array (with one Power Point).
• [6] Habitat (gym).
• [core] Control Room (C5 computer, comm/sensor 5, and three control stations).

Central Hull System

• [1] Light Alloy Armor (dDR 5).
• [2] Science Array (comm/sensor 7).
• [3-5] Habitats (one lab each).
• [6] Habitat (two-bed sickbay).
• [core] Habitat (bunkroom and five tons cargo).

Rear Hull System

• [1] Light Alloy Armor (dDR 5).
• [2-4] Cargo Holds (15 tons each).
• [5!] Fabricator ($15K/hour production capacity).
• [6] Engine Room (one workspace).

Personnel include three control crew, one medic, six scientists, and one technician.