Mir space station in orbit seen from Soyuz

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Mir space station in orbit seen from Soyuz

Peace in orbit. The Russian space station Mir ( peace ), seen floating in orbit above the Earth. As is common practice with the space station, there is already a Soyuz craft from the preceeding launch docked with Mir (closest to camera). The Soyuz from which this photograph was taken will dock at the far end of the space station. Mir was launched into orbit on 20 February 1986 by a Proton rocket. The first occupants, Leonid Kizim and Vladimir Solovyev, arrived on 13 March 1986, staying for 125 days. Since then, Mir has served as home for the current duration record holders (Vladimir Titov & Musa Manarov, 365 days 22hrs), and other visitors, including Helen Sharman (UK)

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the awe-inspiring Mir space station peacefully floating in orbit above our beautiful planet Earth. The Russian space station, aptly named "Mir" meaning peace, is a symbol of mankind's quest for exploration and scientific advancement. In this image, we witness the common practice of having a Soyuz craft docked with Mir to facilitate transportation and crew rotations. The Soyuz spacecraft from which this photograph was taken will soon join its counterpart at the far end of the space station, continuing the legacy of human presence in outer space. Mir was launched into orbit on February 20th, 1986, propelled by a Proton rocket. Since then, it has welcomed numerous occupants who have contributed to groundbreaking research and set duration records. Among these notable visitors is Helen Sharman from the United Kingdom, who made history as the first British astronaut to visit Mir. However, it was Vladimir Titov and Musa Manarov who hold the current duration record for their remarkable stay aboard Mir lasting an astonishing 365 days and 22 hours. As we admire this extraordinary image captured by Science Photo Library, let us appreciate not only the technological marvel that is Mir but also reflect upon humanity's collective efforts towards peaceful exploration beyond our home planet.

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