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
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Cubesat — Mike Fincke installed a small satellite (cubesat) on the NanoRacks external platform that will soon be placed outside the space station.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Today, many commercial space companies are emerging to meet the demand for on-orbit servicing for spacecraft, satellites, and perhaps (someday) space stations.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
As part of its contract, Sierra Space was awarded a minimum of seven flights to the space station.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
The world’s first commercial space station is getting closer to launch.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Today, many commercial space companies are emerging to meet the demand for on-orbit servicing for spacecraft, satellites, and perhaps (someday) space stations.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
As part of its contract, Sierra Space was awarded a minimum of seven flights to the space station.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
The world’s first commercial space station is getting closer to launch.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Space station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20station. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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