Mir
How Can Astronauts Maintain Their Bodies With Minimal Equipment?
Decades of research aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and other spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) have shown that…
Soviet/Russian Space Missions
Our Guide to Space's official page on Soviet and Russian space missions
Two Veteran NASA Astronauts Michael Foale and Ellen Ochoa Inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at KSC
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX, FL - In a moving ceremony, a pair of veteran NASA astronauts - Michael Foale…
Can We Get Space Madness?
If science fiction has taught us anything, it’s that nothing makes a person go crazier than the harsh isolation of…
How High is Space?
Where our atmosphere ends and space begins has been the subject of debate for some time. But thanks to decades…
The Mir Space Station: An Unlikely Place for a Beautiful Art Exhibit
The interior of Russian space station Mir was not known for its pizazz -- US astronaut Jerry Linenger called it…
Space Trucks! A Pictorial History Of These Mighty Machines
Cargo resupply ships are vital for space exploration. These days they bring food, experiments and equipment to astronauts on the…
Did a Piece of Mir Really Land in Massachusetts?
We love a good space debris mystery. Hey, who doesn't, right? Regular readers of Universe Today know that it’s a…
Mir’s Fiery Re-entry, March 23, 2001
The storied history of the Mir space station includes collisions, a fire, and political change. But it also consists of…