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Salyut
Salyut was a series of Soviet space stations, primarily used for scientific research and military reconnaissance in Earth's orbit.
Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the anniversaries of its reentries and the recent release of details about its operational challenges.
Latest on Salyut
- On this day in space! Aug. 8, 1977: Soviet Union's Salyut 5 reconnaissance space station burns up in Earth's atmosphere
- On this day in space! July 29, 1982: Soviet Salyut 6 space station falls to Earth
- Salyut 5 at 50: The Soviet space station that sickened one crew and nearly drowned another
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