Definition of Space station

1. Noun. A manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research.

Exact synonyms: Space Laboratory, Space Platform
Specialized synonyms: Salyut, Skylab
Generic synonyms: Artificial Satellite, Orbiter, Satellite

Definition of Space station

1. Noun. a manned artificial satellite designed for long-term habitation, research etc. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Space Station

space retainer
space rock
space rocket
space satellite
space satellites
space science
space sciences
space sense
space ship
space ships
space shuttle
space sickness
space simulation
space simulator
space simulators
space station (current term)
space stations
space suit
space suits
space suppression
space technologies
space technology
space tourism
space travel
space vehicle
space vehicles
space velocities
space velocity
space walk
space walks

Literary usage of Space station

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Problem of Space Travel: The Rocket Motor by Hermann Noordung, Ernest Stuhlinger, J. D. Hunley, Jennifer Garland (1995)
"Partitioning the space station into Three Entities It would, no doubt, be conceivable to design technical equipment that makes possible staying in empty ..."

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