Salyut 2 and 3
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Salyut 3, also known secretly as Almaz 2, was a Soviet space station in orbit for only 7 months between 1974 and 1975. Together with its ill-fated sibling, Salyut 2 (which was destroyed by orbital debris), they were designed as manned spy satellites for the Soviet military. Salyut 3 is notable for being the only known spacecraft to carry an onboard gun. It was only visited once by a cosmonaut crew. Both Salyut 2 and Salyut 3 are the third and fifth space stations launched as part of the Salyut series
| Salyut Program (1971-1991) |
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|---|---|---|
| Mission | Start | End |
| Salyut 2 (Almaz 1) | 1973-Apr-3 | 1973-May-28 |
| Destroyed by orbital debris on 1973-Apr-13, rendering it unusable | ||
| Salyut 3 (Almaz 2) | 1974-Jun-25 | 1975-Jan-24 |
| Only space station with an onboard gun. Visited by one Soyuz spacecraft | ||
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