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Farewell to Mir ends era of Soviet space program
After 30 years and 1,800 breakdowns, the Mir space station completes its final full-time crew mission and descends toward Earth. Russians reflect on the end of an era, with Krikalev and Sperin noting the station’s lasting scientific value amid economic turmoil and the shift to the international station.
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Texander Sperin
Moscow
Mir
Sperin
Russian Mission Control
Earth
Pacific Ocean
Russia
International Space Station
U.S
Baikonur Cosmodrome
Kazakstan
Baikonur
Laer
Directo
Soviet Union
Union
Krikalev
Leningrad
St. Petersburg
NASA
United States