space station
Definition of space station
: 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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1930
First Known Use of space station
1930
SPACE STATION Defined for English Language Learners
space station
Definition of space station for English Language Learners
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: a large spacecraft in which people live for long periods of time in order to do research and experiments
SPACE STATION Defined for Kids
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Definition of space station for Students
: an artificial satellite designed to stay in orbit permanently and to be occupied by humans for long periods
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