space station(n = noun.artifact) space laboratory, space platform - a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research;
is a kind of artificial satellite, orbiter, satellite
has particulars: salyut, skylab

   a manned artificial satellite orbiting the earth designed for extended occupation and use by multiple crews in succession. [PJC]

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