skylab

Definition

An outer space laboratory.

Etymology

From sky + lab.

Example Sentences

• "Two possibilities come to mind: (1) the use of multi-body spacecraft systems, e.g. space stations or shuttle skylabs employing subsatellites and/or passive balloons. (2) the use of cluster system of several small satellites of different size, geometry and surface material."
• "Two aspects of altered immunity must be dealt with before man can exist for extended periods in space capsules, skylabs, or sealabs."
• "What are the scientists up to, apart from perfecting impenetrable food packaging and orbiting skylabs?"