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Item # 579646

April 23, 1971

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 23, 1971

* Salyut 1 space station (1st ever)

This 60 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Soviet Union Orbits Three-Man Spaceship" with subhead (see images).

This tells of Salyut 1 officially becoming the 1st space station with the arrival of Soyus 10 manned spaceship. Historic item on the race for space.

Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century