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They stay in "space" for a (relatively) long time, allowing for long term studies of materials and human physiology in microgravity. These areas of research are essential for future deep space exploration. Space stations can also be used as testing platforms for new or experimental technologies used in space exploration. Finally, smaller ships can be assembled at space stations before launching to far-flung locations in space. Since space stations have already overcome the hardest part of the planet's gravity well, they serve as great stepping points to places like the Moon, Mars or beyond.

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