Koptiev says Russia may deorbit Mir this fall to save money

Russia may deorbit the Mir space station before the end of the year as a way to save money so it can meet its commitments to the International Space Station, the head of the cash-strapped Russian Space Agency told reporters in Moscow yesterday. Yuri Koptiev said during a press conference that his...

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