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This template is intended to allow readers to navigate to different space station articles via this size-comparison diagram. To insert, use {{Space_station_size_comparison}}. Alternatively, for the non-interactive image, use [[File:Space station size comparison.svg]]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 January 2025. Inhabited space station in low Earth orbit (1998–present) "ISS" redirects here. For other uses, see ISS (disambiguation). International Space Station (ISS) Oblique underside view in November 2021 International Space Station programme emblem with flags of the original signatory states ...
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A space station (or orbital station) is a spacecraft which remains in orbit and hosts humans for extended periods of time. It therefore is an artificial satellite featuring habitation facilities . The purpose of maintaining a space station varies depending on the program.
A space station is distinguished from other manned spacecraft by its lack of major propulsion or landing facilities - instead, other vehicles are used as transport to and from the station. This category also includes space habitats , which is a space structure intended for colonies.