NASA clears Mir for next astronaut visit; launch set May 15

Three different NASA panels have certified that Russia's Mir orbital station is safe enough for continued visits by U.S. astronauts, clearing the way for launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis May 15 to replace Astronaut Jerry Linenger aboard Mir with Astronaut C. Michael Foale. Shuttle managers set...

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