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When was the first crewed space station launched?
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Quick Answer
Salyut 1 was launched on 19 April 1971. It became the world’s first space station to host a crew.
The Full Story
The Soviet Union launched Salyut 1 on 19 April 1971, making it the first space station. Although it had a difficult operational history, it hosted the first crewed visit to a space station when Soyuz 11 docked later that year. Salyut 1 demonstrated that long-duration orbital living and working were possible. It was the beginning of the era of space stations that later included Mir and the International Space Station.
Key Facts
1.Launch date: 19 April 1971
2.First space station
3.Hosted Soyuz 11 crew
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