For the facility dedicated to general scientific research and experiments, see: Science Laboratory.
The Astrophysics Laboratory was a workplace facility in a Planetary Union vessel that provided controlled conditions for astrophysics research and experiments. According to Isaac, "this facility is available for the use of all science and engineering personnel."[1] On the USS Orville, the Astrophysics Lab was a separate facility from its Science Lab.
Description[]
The lab is accessible by doors at the front of the lab. The room is encircled by a raised floor with scientific panels and access to the Computer. Stairs descend to the center of the room with a work table on one end and a control panel and viewer on the other, at the rear of the room.[1]
History[]
Chief Engineering Officer John LaMarr performed a ship-wide diagnostic in early 2422. During that time, Marcus Finn graffitied the lab in protest against Isaac.[1]
Production[]
The Astrophysics Lab was built for Season 3, which provided another setting for the Orville's many engineers (Isaac, John LaMarr, and Charly Burke, to name a few) to advance the story without having to stay confined to Engineering and the Science Laboratory.