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Salyut: see space exploration space exploration, the investigation of physical conditions in space and on stars, planets, and other celestial bodies through the use of artificial satellites (spacecraft that orbit the earth), space probes (spacecraft that pass through the solar system and that may ..... Click the link for more information. ; space station space station or space platform, artificial earth satellite, usually manned, that is placed in a fixed orbit and can serve as a base for astronomical observations; zero-gravity materials processing; satellite assembly, refueling, and repair; or, ..... Click the link for more information. . SalyutAny of a series of seven Soviet space stations (of two designs) placed into Earth orbit in the 1970s and early '80s that served as living quarters and scientific laboratories or military reconnaissance platforms. Manned Soyuz spacecraft and robotic Progress cargo ferries routinely rendezvoused and docked with the Salyuts to transfer cosmonauts and supplies. Salyut 1 (launched 1971) was the world's first space station; after staying aboard 23 days, the inaugural crew died while returning to Earth. Salyut 6 (1977), the first with an improved design, was a highly successful scientific station that hosted a series of international visitors. Salyut 7 (1982) was succeeded by Mir. |
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591 of 9 May, 2004, 'On the Development of the Open Joint Stock Company Takticheskoye Raketnoye Vooruzheniye (Tactical Missile Weapons) Corporation'," under which another eight DIC enterprises, such as OAO Salyut (Samara), OAO Gorizont (Moscow) and OAO Smolensky Aircraft Factory (Smolensk) became part of this corporation. He then delves into the history of Soviet space stations Salyut and Mir. I think of his brilliant discussion of cosmonauts Georgi Grechko and Yuri Romanenko's vivid flight plan, or "cyclogram," for their ride aboard Salyut 6. |
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