space stations
Identification code: 300008030
Hierarchy classification:
- top of the aat hierarchies
- Objects Facet
- Built Environment (hierarchy name)
- Single Built Works (hierarchy name)
- single built works (built environment)
- [single built works by specific type]
- [single built works by location or context]
- [single built works by location: topographical]
- extraterrestrial structures
Related term/s
Alternative term/s
- laboratories, manned orbital
- laboratories, space
- manned orbital laboratories
- orbital laboratories, manned
- platforms, space
- space laboratories
- space platforms
- space station
- station, space
- stations, space
Anotations
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."
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