space station
noun
an orbiting manned structure that can be used for a variety of purposes, as to assemble or service satellites, refuel spacecraft, etc.
space stations
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pluralof space station.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That threatens to create a cataclysmic chain reaction, in which every collision creates more space debris and also risks damaging satellites and space stations we’d like to keep operational.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
The British invention he's trialling is amongst others being developed across the world, competing with the hope of a place on upcoming moon bases and space stations.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Solar winds can now also pose a danger to satellites orbiting the Earth, as well as astronauts sheltering inside space stations.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
She says autonomous robots will be able to mine raw materials and use them to build space stations and equip missions for deeper space exploration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
Falling over and finishing last in a running race and bashing my way out of buildings after space stations crashed on them were all well and good.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
