The Cepheus
Rocket ship from Ad Astra. It was mostly inspired by the Saturn V as well as the Vostok rockets. The ship was a synecdoche meant to represent the journeys of explorers into the unknown. An old ship soaring through the Solar System akin to the old sailors back on Earth, which was also supported by the fact that the solar panels were to be extended almost as if they were sails on a galleon.
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Developed at the ILM Art Department
Ad Astra 2019 © 20th Century Fox
Design was meant to emulate it was custom built with reusable rocket tech.
Original take was a cleaner design with some rings that would house personnel. The final design seen in the film was a combo between both versions. Production felt without the rings the silhouette would be stronger.
Breakdown of The Cepheus spaceflight capabilities.