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Space stations

Scope note

Use for 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."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008030

Broader Terms used

extraterrestrial structures

Equivalent Terms used

space station

Created

13yrs ago

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