Astronomy Cast Ep. 297: Space Stations, Part 2 - Mir
Channel: astrospherevids
Date: 2013-04-24

Last week we introduced the history of space stations and focused on the US and Soviet stations that were launched. This week we look at one of the longest running missions ever launched: Mir. From its launch and construction to its fiery finale, Mir helped both the Russians and the Americans extend their understanding of what it actually takes to live in space.