Astronautics Vocabulary

The Astronautics Vocabulary is a glossary of terms that pertain to the science and technology of spaceflight. This alphabetical list can be navigated by clicking on the letters A-Z displayed on this page.

Definition of space station

Translation: station spatiale

Definition: An autonomous, permanent facility in space for the conduct of scientific and technological research, earth-oriented applications and astronomical observations.

Other Definition: None

Synonym: None