The Stanford Torus is a conceptual design for a space habitat proposed in the 1970s by a team at Stanford University. It features a large, rotating toroidal structure that creates artificial gravity through centrifugal force. The design aims to support a population of around 10,000 people, providing living and working spaces in a controlled environment. This habitat would include agricultural areas, recreational facilities, and residential zones, all enclosed within the torus. The Stanford Torus is part of broader discussions about human colonization of space and sustainable living beyond Earth, influencing later designs for space stations and colonies.