Where is the first permanent space station placed in orbit?

The first permanent space station placed in orbit was Salyut 1, launched by the Soviet Union on April 19, 1971. It was put into low Earth orbit and became the first station designed for long-duration human occupation in space. Although the first crewed mission ended tragically, Salyut 1 marked a major milestone in human spaceflight. It re-entered Earth’s atmosphere in October 1971 after only a few months in orbit. The program paved the way for later stations such as Mir and the ISS.