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Shuttle-Mir Program
The first US Shuttle docking with the Russian station.
Mission Overview
The Shuttle Atlantis docked with Mir, marking the first time the two nations’ spacecraft joined since 1975. This was the precursor to the International Space Station.
Learning from History
"Astronaut Shannon Lucid set a record on Mir for the longest duration in space by a woman (188 days)."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA/Russia |
| Type | Crewed |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | RS-25 (SSME) |