Twin gate space scanners.

Special frequency antennae for direct communication with the base.

Space signalling laser beam.

Lock-on star-fix sensors coupled to computer controlled
jets which maintain the satellite in correct position.

Astrodome housing of the telescope; this high resolution instrument can
be used manually or coupled to a TV screen in the monitor room.

Duplicate monitor room; in case of a major fault the damaged room
is vacated and the operator walks through to the duplicate – this also
means that Thunderbird 5 is never out of commission during overhaul.

Lift tube to other floors.

Airlock; these are strategically sited throughout the satellite as a precaution against air leakage.

Main monitor room.

Movable screens to cover the window against sun glare.

Stores and replacement parts.

Amplifier housing.

Lift tube, emergency ladder and catwalk to Thunderbird 3 dock.

Sleeping accomodation with foldaway bunks.

Lounge.

Double walls filled with coagulant compound to seal micro meteor punctures.

Cables and plasma pump supplying

Plasma core localised field meteor deflector.

Field localiser magnetic pole unit.

Main generating room using atomic batteries and piles.

Electromagnetic baffle – one of a ring of anti-radar devices
set in the base used to prevent accidental discovery.

Docking ramp for Thunderbird 3.

Fuel tanks for 'topping up' Thunderbird 3.

Docking port.

Inspection platform.

Heat dispersal unit.

Long pylon holds main antenna clear of distortion caused by anti-meteor device.

Solitary duty over long periods can be a great strain – in order that the monitors'
efficiency shall be unimpaired, great attention has been paid to providing more
than adequate rest facilities; here we show a portion of the lounge

TV screen which can also be used in conjunction with a film library

Direct communication screen and speaker relaying messages from Tracy Island

Warning light and speaker linked to a special computer which has been programmed to select all messages containing
words such as 'Help', 'Emergency', &c. in all of the world's languages, and relay them to positions all over the satellite
thus alerting the operator (the panel in the sleeping quarters contains a warning alarm signal as well as a light)

Hand microphone linked to broadcasting system

Air conditioning

Door to sleeping quarters

Pot plant growing in nutrient solution, one of John's hobbies

Part of the immense library of books, tapes and film; not surprisingly,
John spends a lot of his duty time studying languages

Tape selector for concealed record player

Not only a coffee table, but at the touch of a button producing a variety
of refreshing drinks from beneath via the rising plate on the top