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When did the first space station launch?
Quick Answer
Salyut 1, the first space station, was launched on 19 April 1971.
The Full Story
Salyut 1 launched on 19 April 1971 and became the world's first space station. It was designed to host crews for extended periods in orbit, opening the era of long-duration human spaceflight. The station was visited by Soyuz 11, whose crew stayed aboard for nearly 24 days. Salyut 1 reentered Earth's atmosphere later in 1971.
Key Facts
1.Launch date: 19 April 1971
2.Station: Salyut 1
3.First long-duration crewed orbital outpost
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