space stations

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Scope note
Manned artificial satellites designed to revolve in a fixed orbit and to serve as a base for specific functions (e.g., scientific observations or the refueling of spaceships). For manned installations established on natural extraterrestrial bodies for specific functions, use "extraterrestrial bases." For larger communities established in space or on natural extraterrestrial bodies, use "space colonies."
space stations
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024