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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In addition to the New Glenn rocket, Blue Origin is working on developing large uncrewed and crewed lunar landers, a human spacecraft for the rocket, and an Orbital Reef space station.
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
Piloting the inaugural crewed mission of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, the pair experienced a rocky journey to the space station.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
SpaceX is also one of NASA's biggest contractors for its space transportation service, for which it's been paid billions to carry astronauts and cargo to and from space stations over the years.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2025
The activities carried out by Williams and Wilmore are crucial for ensuring the longevity and functionality of the space station, which serves as both a research laboratory and a staging ground for future expeditions.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
Piloting the inaugural crewed mission of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, the pair experienced a rocky journey to the space station.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
SpaceX is also one of NASA's biggest contractors for its space transportation service, for which it's been paid billions to carry astronauts and cargo to and from space stations over the years.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2025
The activities carried out by Williams and Wilmore are crucial for ensuring the longevity and functionality of the space station, which serves as both a research laboratory and a staging ground for future expeditions.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Space station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20station. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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