space station

noun

: a large artificial satellite designed to be occupied for long periods and to serve as a base (as for scientific observation)

called also space platform

Examples of space station in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 June 2026

Conceived as a space station atrium, the canteen-like room features the original cabinetry and island, though its formerly bright yellow accents are now a cool silver, and the holographic flooring has been switched out for biodegradable linoleum. — Alyssa Bird, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

The ball arrived at the space station for the astronauts to perform important experiments on it in microgravity that could help improve our understanding of the aerodynamic and physics involved in a powerful kick. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 June 2026

Musk threatened to ground the capsule NASA relies on to reach the space station. — Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for space station

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

space station

noun

: an artificial satellite designed to stay in orbit permanently and to be occupied by humans for long periods