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Space colonies

Scope note

Use only for large communities established in space or on natural extraterrestrial bodies. For smaller manned installations established on natural extraterrestrial bodies for specific functions, use "extraterrestrial bases." Use "space stations" for manned artificial satellites placed in a fixed orbit and serving as a base for specific functions (e.g., scientific observations or the refueling of spaceships).

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000120707

Broader Terms used

<settlements by location>

Term used for

colonies, space

Equivalent Terms used

space colony

Created

13yrs ago

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