a large artificial satellite intended as a long-term base for manned operations in space.
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| 释义 | society > travel > air or space travel > a means of conveyance through the air > spacecraft > [noun] > satellite (14) space station1930 a large artificial satellite intended as a long-term base for manned operations in space. artificial satellite1936 a device designed to be launched into and operate in orbit around a planet or other celestial object, and typically used for scientific or… satellite1936 A device designed to be launched into and operate in orbit around a planet or other celestial object, and typically used for scientific or military… satellite station1945 In senses relating to artificial satellites (see satellite, n. 2b). Astronautics. A space station orbiting a planet (now rare). earth satellite1949 a satellite in orbit around the earth, esp. an artificial one. space platform1951 = space station n. space satellite1952 = satellite, n. 2b. satelloid1955 An artificial satellite designed to orbit the earth at a low altitude, and requiring an on-board propulsion system to compensate for the effects of… sputnik1957 An unmanned artificial earth satellite, esp. a Russian one; spec. (usually with capital initial) the proper name of a series of such satellites… orbiter1958 A spacecraft designed to go into orbit, esp. one that does not subsequently land. Subcategories:— used for specific purpose (4) |
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