An atmosphere containment projector[3] was a device that maintained a spacecraft's internal atmosphere when bay doors or other openings were exposed to vacuum. It created an invisible barrier that prevents atmospheric loss while allowing solid objects and personnel to pass through freely.[1] These projectors were commonly used in hangar bays and docking ports on capital ships like the Finalizer[4] and the Steadfast,[2] as well as battle stations like the Death Star[1] and Death Star II,[5] to facilitate operations in space without depressurization.[1]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: The Mandalorian — "Chapter 16: The Rescue"- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
- Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi
- Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
Sources
- Star Wars: Complete Locations (First identified as atmosphere containment projector)
- Star Wars: Complete Locations, New Edition