About : A space station is an artificial structure in orbit around a planet or another celestial body, used for research, living, and/or other purposes. A crew of astronauts and cosmonauts typically mans it. Space stations provide a platform for ...See moreA space station is an artificial structure in orbit around a planet or another celestial body, used for research, living, and/or other purposes. A crew of astronauts and cosmonauts typically mans it. Space stations provide a platform for conducting scientific research in micro-gravity. They typically also contain living quarters for the crew, communications and navigation systems. Written by Dwayne Buckle See less Read more: Plot summary