本标准提供了描述发射到地球轨道或在地球轨道上组装的结构的特征和特性的术语。这些结构涉及通信、观测、能源、运输、环境控制、材料加工和施工等方面。本标准旨在帮助设计师、作家和其他与航空航天技术中的技术交流有关的人实现空间结构的通用性。（美国国家标准协会批准）

This standard provides terminology for describing the characteristics and properties of structures launched into or assembled in Earth orbit. Aspects of such structures as they relate to communications, observation, energy, transportation, environmental control, materials processing, and construction are covered. The standard is intended to assist designers, writers, and others concerned with technical communication in aerospace technology toward common usage with respect to space structures. (ANSI approved)