Meaning of the word "space station" in English

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space station

US /ˈspeɪs ˌsteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˈspeɪs ˌsteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a large artificial satellite on which people can live and work for long periods

Example:
Astronauts spend months living on the International Space Station.
The new space station will allow for more extensive research.
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