Where was the first permanent space station placed in orbit?

Salyut 1 was launched by the Soviet Union on April 19, 1971, and was placed in low Earth orbit around Earth. It was the first space station intended for long-term human occupancy. The station marked a major step in spaceflight history, even though its operational life was brief. It was followed by a crewed Soyuz mission, demonstrating the possibilities and risks of extended living in space. Salyut 1 paved the way for later stations such as Skylab, Mir, and the International Space Station.