Cosmonauts set for liftoff to Mir; Russia hopes for commercial success

Russia is poised to launch a two-man cosmonaut crew back to the Mir space station next week to reactivate the 125-ton vehicle for commercial operations -- or prepare it for deorbit if the commercial venture fails. Success of the business strategy will depend on the condition of the 14-year-old...

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