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MIR Space Station
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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