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space station — space station, adj. an orbiting manned structure that can be used for a variety of purposes, as to assemble or service satellites, refuel spacecraft, etc. Also called space platform. [1940 45] * * * Manned artificial structure designed to revolve … Universalium
Space Station 3D — is a 2002 documentary film about the International Space Station. It is the first IMAX 3D production filmed in space.It is narrated by Tom Cruise.The flat (non 3D) version was titled simply Space Station .External links*… … Wikipedia
space station — or space platform n. a spacecraft designed to remain in orbit for a long period of time and to serve as a station from which to launch other spacecraft, as a research center, etc … English World dictionary
space station — space stations N COUNT A space station is a place built for astronauts to live and work in, which is sent into space and then keeps going around the earth … English dictionary
space station — space sta tion, n. a manned artificial satellite orbiting the earth designed for extended occupation and use by multiple crews in succession. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
space station — space .station n a large spacecraft that stays above the Earth and is a base for people travelling in space or for scientific tests … Dictionary of contemporary English
space station — space ,station noun count a laboratory in space that people can live in for long periods of time … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
space station — ► NOUN ▪ a large artificial satellite used as a long term base for manned operations in space … English terms dictionary
Space station — The International Space Station in May 2011 A space station (or orbital station) is a spacecraft capable of supporting a crew which is designed to remain in space (most commonly in low Earth orbit) for an extended period of time, and to which… … Wikipedia
Space Station 3D — La Station Spatiale Internationale à son état d avancement à la fin du tournage (2002) Space Station 3D est un film reportage en Imax 3D sorti en 2002. Il retrace la construction de la Station spatiale internationale, plus particulièrement durant … Wikipédia en Français
space station — noun a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research • Syn: ↑space platform, ↑space laboratory • Hypernyms: ↑satellite, ↑artificial satellite, ↑orbiter • Instance Hyponyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
