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Although
Salyut1 was small, with a mass of about 41,580 lbs. (18,900 kg), it was
the heaviest payload to date. It looked something like four cylinders
joined in a line. At opposite ends were pairs of solar panels that
streched out like wings to a combined distance of 33 ft (11 m) each.
The worlds first space station
was divided into 3 inside compartments. Two of those compartments were
living spaces for the cosmonauts, who would arrive a few days later. The
first was the transfer/docking module which was connected to the second,
larger living module. The third was the unpressurized instrument and
rocket propulsion module.
On October 11,1971 Salyut 1
reentered the atmosphere and was destroyed.
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Quick
Facts
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| Weight: |
41,580
lbs. (18,900 kg) |
| Fact: |
World's
First space station. |
| End
of Mission: |
October
11, 1971. |
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