An NASA rocket of National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the U.S That is used for Study Rocket The Space Study Station (SSS) is a rocket that was originally built to launch satellites to space. However, it was later modified to be used as a research and exploration station orbiting the Earth 250 miles (402 kilometers) above the surface. This is why it has station in its name. However, it is still called a rocket because it was originally designed and built as a rocket.