De-Orbited· Russia · Low Earth Orbit

Salyut 2

Salyut 2 (OPS-1) (Russian: Салют-2 meaning Salute 2) was a Soviet space station which was launched in 1973 as part of the Salyut programme. It was the first Almaz military space station to fly.

Facts

Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
In orbit since: Apr 3, 1973
Height: 14.55 m
Width: 4.15 m
Mass: 18.5 t
Pressurised volume: 99 m³
Operator: RFSA
Type: Government

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De-Orbited· Russia · Low Earth Orbit

Salyut 2

Salyut 2 (OPS-1) (Russian: Салют-2 meaning Salute 2) was a Soviet space station which was launched in 1973 as part of the Salyut programme. It was the first Almaz military space station to fly.

Facts

Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
In orbit since: Apr 3, 1973
Height: 14.55 m
Width: 4.15 m
Mass: 18.5 t
Pressurised volume: 99 m³
Operator: RFSA
Type: Government

Space Launch Now for iOS and Android

Alerts for every launch, docking and landing at Salyut 2.

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Scan to open on your phone

Facts

Know When Salyut 2 Passes Overhead.

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Know When Salyut 2 Passes Overhead.