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- DictionarySpace sta·tion/ˈspā(s) ˌstāSHən/
noun
- 1. a large artificial satellite used as a long-term base for manned operations in space.
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Spacecraft designed to remain in space for an extended period with a crew
A space station is a spacecraft capable of supporting a human crew in outer space for an extended period of time and is therefore a type of space habitat. It lacks major propulsion or landing systems. An orbital station or an orbital space station is an artificial satellite (i.e., a type of orbital spaceflight). Stations must have docking ports to allow other spacecraft to dock to transfer crew an... Wikipedia