Salyut 1 (Russian: Салют-1, lit. 'Salute 1'), also known as DOS-1 (Durable Orbital Station 1), was the world's first space station. It was launched into low Earth orbit by the Soviet Union on April …

Apr 19, 2021 · The backup module for the Mir Base Block became incorporated into the International Space Station (ISS) as the Russian Segment’s Zvezda Service Module, launched in …

Read the history of space stations from Salyut 1 to the International Space Station by Space Station Science author, Marianne Dyson.