Mir

One version of the proposed permanently operating Mir-2 modular-type complex.

An international crew on board the Mir complex.

The Mir complex core with the Kvant module and the Soyuz TM spacecraft in flight.

The Mir complex with the Kvant, Kvant-2 and Kristall modules, transport spacecraft Soyuz TM-16, cargo spacecraft Progress M-17 and undocked cargo spacecraft Progress M-18. The picture was taken from the Soyuz TM-17 transport spacecraft on July 3, 1993.

The launch of the Mir complex core. The launch was accomplished with the use of the Proton launch vehicle on February 20, 1986.

The Mir complex core in flight.

The Mir complex core. The core was equipped with six docking assemblies and a new docking system.

The arrangement of modules on the Mir orbital complex core. Schematic

Artist’s concept of the US Space Shuttle docked to the Mir orbital station.