You cannot build specific research modules without first launching the corresponding astronauts into orbit. You need a steady supply of all three to keep the station operational.
These act as the "roads" of your station. They transport power, heat, and life support.
: While sub-modules (like greenhouses or solar cells) do not need to be adjacent to a workshop, the path between them must be clear of other structures. Workshop Types & Requirements Anno 2205 Orbital Station Layout
The High-Security Vault
Place defensive structures on the outermost edges of the platforms. They do not need to be connected to production chains, so use the "ugly" edges of the map for your shield generators and laser turrets, keeping the prime real estate in the center for factories. You cannot build specific research modules without first
The heart of your station is the central mainframe. To expand, you must use Connectors
Keep this wing furthest away from your Solar Arrays, as solar modules add passive ambient heat. 3. The Physics Wing (Energy Optimization) Focus: Fusion power efficiency and logistics reductions. They transport power, heat, and life support
The Modular Campus
The transition from planetary colonization to orbital infrastructure in Anno 2205 represents the pinnacle of the game’s logistical challenges. The Orbital Station functions not merely as a production hub, but as the central nervous system for the Global Energy Network. Unlike Earth or Arctic sectors, the Orbital Station is constrained by rigid module limits and a unique "total failure" mechanic regarding life support. This paper outlines a standardized layout methodology designed to maximize rare material production (Synthtesium, Bics, Polymer) while maintaining a fail-safe stability threshold for the Orbit's workforce.
If you are struggling with like heat or logistics
You must transfer Biologists, Physicists, and Engineers from your terrestrial cities to man these labs.