we don't have to get it right the first time, as long as we think about how we can tear it down while we build it. in fact, i'd say it's perfectly fine if it's designed as a temporary platform whose parts will be reused in a larger structure later. not just a governmental institution, but a private venture, with a hotel, with private residences, and with literally private shuttle bays.  there are groups working on platform designs, including boeing, spacex, abovespace, and others.  kesser syndrome can be solved, in some aspects, by going up specifically to remove and reuse materials.  the question is what purposes these/this would have beyond tourism. as a platform building for the sake of a platform, it could sustain for a period on simple novelty. but without some gain, those throwing money will soon be distracted. perhaps simply attempting to include a sector, or a platform, for the things that humans need and use already, would be enough. industrial chemistry that supports orbital construction and life-support needs. industrial manufacturing, same. residential. socializing. exercise/sporting. nature. academy/library. warehousing. transportation. life-support and orbital elevation/hazard facilities. health. security. public meeting. and we don't need to launch all of these in the 250th year, simply start with the basics. orbital elevation/hazard avoidance facilities. transportation and warehousing. orbital construction. life support. basic residential. industrial chemistry.
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