Zarya

Overview

Zarya, the Functional Cargo Block, was the first module of the International Space Station, providing early power and propulsion. It was built in Russia but funded by and belongs to the United States.

Knowledge connections

• Part of stationInternational Space Station
• Operated byRoscosmos
• Built byRoscosmos

Sources

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• NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

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• RoscosmosState Space Corporation Roscosmos

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