Artificial planet

An Artificial planet, also known as synthetic planet, is a planet that is artificially created by some advanced civilization. They are envisioned as being created through the use of advanced technology, such as nanotechnology, for a variety of purposes.

Proposed uses for artificial planets include:


 * As a form of space colonization and settlement, as they would provide an alternative to living on a natural planet, asteroid, or moon.
 * As a source of energy, as they would be able to capture and store solar or nuclear energy.
 * As a form of space tourism, as they could be designed to resemble natural planets, with an atmosphere and surface features.
 * As a base of operations for scientific exploration, as they could be designed to carry out experiments that are not possible on natural planets.

Some artificial planets get abandoned, while others prosper.