space station

noun

1. an orbiting manned structure that can be used for a variety of purposes, as to assemble or service satellites, refuel spacecraft, etc.

space station

noun

1. any large manned artificial satellite designed to orbit the earth during a long period of time thus providing a base for scientific and medical research in space and a construction site, launch pad, and docking arrangements for spacecraft Also calledspace platformspace laboratory

space station

1. A structure being assembled in space by an international partnership led by NASA . The space station will be a permanent habitat at which scientific and technological work can be carried out. Building a space station is considered the next step in the development and exploration of space, although there is controversy concerning its cost and the value of the research that will be carried out there.

Other Words From

• space-station adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of space station¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

An unmanned rocket intended to deliver supplies to the International Space Station exploded on Tuesday.

From The Daily Beast

A decade was devoted to life support on the International Space Station, where it has been much appreciated.

From The Daily Beast

Though it would mow your lawn at International Space Station orbital speed—17,000 mph.

From The Daily Beast

Rogozin also announced that Russia will call it quits with the International Space Station in 2020.

From The Daily Beast

Currently only Russian rocket engines, fitted with the Russian ISS docking system, can reboost the Space Station.

From The Daily Beast

Beginning this year, 1998, men and women from 16 countries will build a foothold in the heavens--the International Space Station.

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