Soviet-era giant telescopes already resemble remnants of a powerful ancient civilization in a post-apocalyptic world. In some cases, their real history aligns with this impression. The Kalyazin RT-64 radio telescope, for instance, was designed to support communication with robotic missions to Venus and Mars, as well as to prepare for potential manned expeditions to these planets. Remarkably, it is still operational today, contributing to deep space communication and astrophysical research. Located near the town of Kalyazin, about 200 km north of Moscow, this engineering marvel continues to play a vital role in exploring the cosmos.
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