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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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Following launch, the space station’s Canadarm2 will grapple Cygnus no earlier than Thursday, Feb. 1, and the spacecraft will attach to the Unity module’s Earth-facing port for cargo unloading by the Expedition 70 crew.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
The Earth-imaging company Sen recorded stunning high-resolution views of the launch from its 4K cameras mounted to the exterior of the space station.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The company has continued to develop its inflatable space station technology, as well as expand into a product line of satellite buses after winning a high-profile $740 million Pentagon contract last year.
—Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
The original plan called for the duo to spend about a week at the space station before returning to Earth in the Starliner.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1930, in the meaning defined above
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“Space station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20station. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
space station
noun
: an artificial satellite designed to stay in orbit permanently and to be occupied by humans for long periods
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