The Story of Space Station Mir

by David M. Harland

The Mir space station has unquestionably been one of the most significant contributions to the Soviet/Russian space programme. The experience of long-duration human space flight gained from its continued operation was justifiably considered vital to the International Space Station and to future interplanetary exploration. Near the end of its operational life, Mir was much in the news as dangerous fires and other mishaps threatened the life its...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387230114
• ISBN13: 9780387230115
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Praxis Publications Inc
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 1.4" x 9.5"