| space station n. A large satellite equipped to support a human crew and designed to remain in orbit around Earth for an extended period and serve as a base for launching exploratory expeditions, conducting research, repairing satellites, and performing other space-related activities. |
space station
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(Astronautics) any large manned artificial satellite designed to orbit the earth during a long period of time thus providing a base for scientific and medical research in space and a construction site, launch pad, and docking arrangements for spacecraft Also called space platform space laboratory
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| Noun | 1. |  space station - a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific researchartificial satellite, orbiter, satellite - man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon |
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