// ORBITAL LOGISTICS AND PROPULSION TERM
Space Station
A large spacecraft designed to remain in orbit for extended periods, serving as a habitable base for astronauts to live, work, and conduct scientific research.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A space station is an artificial satellite designed for long-term human habitation and scientific research in Earth orbit, providing a microgravity laboratory and a platform for observing Earth and space, exemplified by the International Space Station (ISS) and China's Tiangong.
BACKGROUND
Axiom Space, Inc., is an American privately funded space infrastructure developer headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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- Orbital outpost
- orbital laboratory
- space habitat
- ISS
USAGE NOTE
Space stations are critical for understanding the effects of long-duration spaceflight on humans.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Space Station.
Developing and operating the world's first commercial space station modules and eventually a standalone commercial space station, as well as providing human spaceflight missions to the ISS.
Developing the Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) habitat, an inflatable commercial space station module, and a lead partner in the Orbital Reef commercial space station project.
A lead partner in the Orbital Reef commercial space station project, providing core modules and systems, in collaboration with Sierra Space and others.
Leading the development of Starlab, a continuously crewed free-flying commercial space station, in partnership with Lockheed Martin and Nanoracks.
Operates the International Space Station (ISS) with international partners and is funding and supporting the development of commercial low Earth orbit (LEO) destinations.
Operates the Tiangong space station, China's independently developed modular space station, for scientific research and technology demonstration.
The Russian state corporation responsible for space activities, a key partner in the International Space Station (ISS) and developing concepts for a future Russian orbital space station.
A major partner in the International Space Station (ISS), contributing modules and systems, and actively involved in future human spaceflight infrastructure concepts, including lunar gateways.