Space · Topic 91 of 119
Space Stations Past
⭐ MasteredBefore the International Space Station, the Soviet Union and Russia operated the Mir space station. Mir orbited Earth from 1986 until 2001 and hosted many astronauts.
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Mir was the first modular space station and was in orbit for about 15 years.
All about Space Stations Past
Before the International Space Station, the Soviet Union and later Russia operated the Mir space station. Mir orbited Earth from 1986 until 2001 and hosted many astronauts from different countries.
Mir was home to some long-duration missions that helped scientists learn how the human body adapts to life in space. Its experience helped shape the design of later stations.
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