1971 ⟶ Salyut 1: First Space Station Launched

Salyut 1 is launched becoming the first space station.
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1957
1971
1975

🚀 Sputnik 1 Launched

Sputnik 1 satellite launched. The same day the Avro Arrow is revealed.⟶
Sputnik 1 Launched (1957)
Soviet UnionSpace RaceSputnikCold WarTechnologySatelliteUSSRAvro ArrowCanada

🚀 Salyut 1: First Space Station Launched

Salyut 1 is launched becoming the first space station.⟶
Salyut 1: First Space Station Launched (1971)
Space RaceUSSRSpace StationSalyutTechnologyCold WarExplorationAstronomy

🪐 Mars 3 Launch

Mars 3 is launched.⟶
Mars 3 Launch (1971)
Space RaceUSSRMarsPlanetary ExplorationTechnologyCold WarExploration

🪐 Mariner 9 Launched

Mariner 9 is launched.⟶
Mariner 9 Launched (1971)
Space RaceUSMarsPlanetary ExplorationTechnologyCold WarExplorationNASA

🛰️ Salyut 1 Burns Up

Salyut 1 burns up in the atmosphere.⟶
Salyut 1 Burns Up (1971)
Space RaceUSSRSalyut 1Space StationAerospaceTechnologyOrbital Decay

🚀 Venera 9 Mission Launched

Venera 9, a Soviet uncrewed space mission to Venus, is launched.⟶
Venera 9 Mission Launched (1975)
USSRSpace RaceVenusVeneraSpace ExplorationCold WarTechnologyScience