Zarya, the first International Space Station module, was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
Otherwise known as the Functional Cargo Block, it was originally designed for the Russian MIR space station. It was crucial during the initial stages of the ISS, as it provided electrical power, guidance, propulsion, and storage. It was named Zarya, meaning “Dawn” in Russian, to celebrate the dawn of a new era of international cooperation.