In regards to research, the majority revolved around the aesthetic of the level itself; in particularly the buildings and how they could be further integrated within the surrounding level area. To do so, the use of films and existing astronomically influenced games became an aid in the development and creation of the level and area itself.
Take for example the environments and building style of Tatooine, from the space opera Star Wars (left image) and the stations in the science fiction film, The Martian (right image).
Whilst also taking further inspiration from areas of games such as No Mans Sky (left image) and Space Engineers (right image).
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