Space exploration began with the launch of Sputnik and Astrophysics was born as the application of physics to the phenomena observed by Astronomy, which etymologically means laws of the stars.
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| Salyut |
A type of Soviet manned space station. Seven were placed in Earth orbit between 1971 and 1982. Supplies could be brought to the stations, enabling cosmonauts to remain on board for many months.
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