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MIR Space Station
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Mir space station had been launched by Russia. The first module was launched on 20 February 1986.
Some of the details regarding Mir have been listed in the table below:
Mass |
20,100 kilograms |
Launched |
Feb. 20, 1986 |
Objectives Achieved
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It was officially designed to conduct studies and experiments of interest to science, technology and the Russian economy. |
Dimensions |
13.13 meters and a maximum diameter of 4.15 meters |
Launched Vehicle |
Proton rocket launch vehicles |
Country |
Soviet Union |
Interesting Facts |
- 118 space journeys have been conducted to MIR out of which 43 have termed this station as ‘Home'.
- In 2000 Walt Anderson, a Washington-based venture capitalist planned to invest $21 million in attempts to renovate the station.
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Components
Factors that brought MIR back to earth
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