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An inhabited structure constructed or meant for permanent use outside the atmosphere of any [[planet]] or [[star]], space stations are usually situated in a fixed orbit. Space stations are contrasted with spaceships and starships, which are intended to move under their own power between planets or star systems, wheras space stations are usually limited to attitude adjustment or slow movement. | An inhabited structure constructed or meant for permanent use outside the atmosphere of any [[planet]] or [[star]], space stations are usually situated in a fixed orbit. Space stations are contrasted with spaceships and starships, which are intended to move under their own power between planets or star systems, wheras space stations are usually limited to attitude adjustment or slow movement. | ||
== Space Stations == | |||
Several space stations in real life have been designed including Mir, Skylab, and the International Space Station. As well, a few space stations have been designed but exist only as concepts, among them being the Stanford Torus, Bernal Sphere and O'Neill cylinder. | |||
Examples from fiction include [[Babylon 5]], [[Deep Space 9]], K-7, Ty'Go'kor, and Kuat Drive Yards. | |||
[[Category:Real Technology]] | |||
[[Category: Science Fiction]] | |||
Revision as of 16:14, 29 January 2008
An inhabited structure constructed or meant for permanent use outside the atmosphere of any planet or star, space stations are usually situated in a fixed orbit. Space stations are contrasted with spaceships and starships, which are intended to move under their own power between planets or star systems, wheras space stations are usually limited to attitude adjustment or slow movement.
Space Stations
Several space stations in real life have been designed including Mir, Skylab, and the International Space Station. As well, a few space stations have been designed but exist only as concepts, among them being the Stanford Torus, Bernal Sphere and O'Neill cylinder.
Examples from fiction include Babylon 5, Deep Space 9, K-7, Ty'Go'kor, and Kuat Drive Yards.