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Kvant-1
The first expansion module for the Mir space station.
Mission Overview
Kvant-1 was a dedicated astrophysics module designed to study active galaxies and neutron stars. It was the first "building block" added to the Mir core module, proving the modular station concept.
Learning from History
"It contained six gyrodynes that allowed the entire Mir station to reorient itself using electricity instead of fuel."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Country | USSR |
| Type | Space Station Module |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Proton-K (Launch) |