Soyuz 37 was a crewed spaceflight mission launched on July 22, 1980, as part of the Soyuz program. The mission carried two cosmonauts, Viktor Gorbatko and Daisuke Sato, to the Salyut 7 space station, where they conducted scientific experiments and technology demonstrations. The mission lasted for 7 days, 20 hours, and 42 minutes, during which the crew performed various tasks, including the maintenance of the space station. Soyuz 37 marked an important collaboration between the Soviet Union and Japan, showcasing international cooperation in space exploration.