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Russia to end Mir space station with fiery Pacific plunge
Russia plans to dump Mir in February, sending the 15 year old station into the Pacific after years of mishaps and rising costs. Koptev cited safety and financial limits as Russia shifts focus to the International Space Station while MirCorp failures leave funding uncertain. Prime Minister Kasyanov framed the disposal as an international commitment.
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