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Zarya

The first part of the International Space Station that was delivered to space.

Zarya module with solar panels on each side, shown in space before other space station modules were attached
The first International Space Station module Zarya orbits Earth.
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Sentences:
The Zarya module of the International Space Station was built in Russia and put into space in 1998.
Zarya means “sunrise” in Russian.

Related Links:
What is the International Space Station? (Grades K-4)
What is the International Space Station? (Grades 5-8)
Video: Space Station Tour: Zarya and Zvezda 

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