A high-angle, long shot of the Mir space station, photographed from the approaching Space Shuttle Endeavour. Mir's modular design, complete with solar panels and antennas, is clearly visible against the backdrop of Earth's cloudy atmosphere. This image captures the culmination of the Shuttle-Mir Program, a significant step towards the International Space Station.

Astronomy Picture from 03/07/1998

Mir Above

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New episode! On STS-91 we'll try out a new external tank, learn a little physics, and find out what Mir upper management thinks about the state of the space station. Oh, we'll also bring Andy Thomas home and wave farewell to Mir forever. http://thespaceabove.us #STS91 1/6