History of Russian Space Station
Former NASA Astronaut Don Thomas talks about the history of the Salyut space stations. ** This clip is part of C-SPAN Classroom's FREE resources for teachers and students. Visit www.c-spanclassroom.org for more info. **
Description
Former NASA Astronaut Don Thomas talks about the history of the Salyut space stations.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- When was the first Salyut launched?
- Explain the difference in the focus of the Soviet Union and the United States in space during this time.
- Describe the seven missions the Russians launched during 1971-1991.
- Who traveled on these missions?
- What happened to the space stations upon returning to Earth?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Cosmonaut
- Gemini Space Program
- Soviet Union