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While the Boro Sphere is not technically the first design for a space station, it holds the distinction of being one of the initial proposals for a ____space habitat____—a structure tailored for living rather than just a transitional waystation. The influence of Bernal's futurism resonates through subsequent concepts and discussions surrounding space colonization, inspiring various designs such as Gerard K. O’Neill's cylinders that sought to develop a more practical manifestation of Bernal’s vision.