Salyut 1

Overview

Salyut 1 was the world's first space station, launched by the Soviet Union in 1971.

Highlights

• ▹The first space station ever placed in orbit
• ▹Visited by the crew of Soyuz 11

Knowledge connections

• Operated byRoscosmos
• Part of programSalyut program
• Associated withSalyut 1, the First Space Station
• Associated withFirst Space Station

Sources

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

• RoscosmosState Space Corporation Roscosmos

  Russian crewed and robotic spaceflight history and programs.