Why don't space-based installations have landing pads?

[Factabulous]

The amount of thought and energy I put in is commensurate with the amount that FDev put into their updates.

We were having a nice light hearted thread, then marvin turned up and spoilt the vibe Boo!

 

[Ezren]

The amount of thought and energy I put in is commensurate with the amount that FDev put into their updates.

Have you tried shoehorning snarky complaints into unrelated conversations?

Maybe these stations don't have docks so you can't visit.

 

[TheSisko]

When you look closer, you might spot things like those cargo transfer bays I've posted earlier - players can hack those.

Spoiler

But also things like this:
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Or this, which looks like some kind of emergency landing pad:
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Even if players can't use those it should help your immersion.

I dunno, I'm currently taking three red pills per day due to immersion deficiency from Elite Dangerous.