Project Hyperion: Designing a Generation Ship for Interstellar Travel

Project Hyperion is a design competition inviting teams to conceptualize a generation ship capable of sustaining human life for a 250-year journey to a nearby star. The focus is on creating a viable space habitat and social system, rather than propulsion technology. The ship must accommodate 1000 people, simulate Earth-like conditions, and address challenges like privacy, mental health, and social hierarchy. The competition aims to assess the feasibility of interstellar travel using current and near-future technologies.