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space platform — noun a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research • Syn: ↑space station, ↑space laboratory • Hypernyms: ↑satellite, ↑artificial satellite, ↑orbiter • Instance Hyponyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Space Platform — infobox Book | name = Space Platform title orig = translator = image caption = Dust jacket from the first edition author = Murray Leinster illustrator = cover artist = Malcolm Smith country = United States language = English series = Joe Kenmore… … Wikipedia
space platform — space′ plat form n. ars space station • Etymology: 1955–60 … From formal English to slang
space platform — noun see space station … New Collegiate Dictionary
space platform — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. space station, orbiting vehicle (O.V.), manned orbiting laboratory (MOL); see spacecraft … English dictionary for students
space platform. — See space station. [1955 60] … Useful english dictionary
space station — space station, adj. an orbiting manned structure that can be used for a variety of purposes, as to assemble or service satellites, refuel spacecraft, etc. Also called space platform. [1940 45] * * * Manned artificial structure designed to revolve … Universalium
space station — or space platform n. a spacecraft designed to remain in orbit for a long period of time and to serve as a station from which to launch other spacecraft, as a research center, etc … English World dictionary
space exploration — Investigation of the universe beyond Earth s atmosphere by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft. Study of the use of rockets for spaceflight began early in the 20th century. Germany s research on rocket propulsion in the 1930s led to… … Universalium
Space Tug — infobox Book | name = Space Tug title orig = translator = image caption = Dust jacket from the first edition author = Murray Leinster illustrator = cover artist = Malcolm Smith country = United States language = English series = Joe Kenmore genre … Wikipedia
