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Mir Core Module
The start of a 15-year human presence in space.
Mission Overview
Mir was the first modular space station. Unlike previous "single-piece" stations, Mir was built in orbit over a decade by adding different specialized modules.
Learning from History
"Mir was the site of the first "inter-station" flight, where cosmonauts flew a Soyuz from Mir to Salyut 7 and back."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Country | USSR |
| Type | Space Station |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Decommissioned |
| Rocket | Multiple |