Almaz World Timer | YM8J-320B656Initiated in the 1960s, the Almaz Space Station program set out to develop an advanced orbital station to support scientific research and exploration. It represented a major step in expanding humanitys presence in space and deepening our understanding of space environments. The modular design of todays International Space Station (ISS) traces its roots back to the research and testing carried out during the Almaz project.