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Space stations and habitats in popular culture

Okay kiddo, let me explain what space stations and habitats in popular culture are all about. You know how you love playing with your toys and making your own little worlds, right? Space stations and habitats are like gigantic toys for grown-ups, but they are real and they are built in space.

Space stations are huge structures that orbit the Earth, and they are used by astronauts to live and work in space. They are like big space homes with rooms, beds, kitchens, and bathrooms, but they also have special equipment and technology that allow astronauts to conduct science experiments and explore space.

Habitats, on the other hand, are structures that are meant to be used for long-term living in space, like colonies on other planets or even in deep space. They can be built using different materials, such as metal, plastic, and even living organisms, and they are designed to supply everything humans need, like air, water, and food.

These space stations and habitats are featured in popular culture all the time, in movies, TV shows, and even video games. Some popular examples are the International Space Station, which you can see in the movie "Gravity", and the biodome in "The Martian."

So, there you have it kiddo, space stations and habitats are like cool toys that grown-ups use to explore and live in space, and they are featured in popular culture as well!
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