Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 10, 1996

Mir is 10

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 10, 1996 is “Mir is 10,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, STS-74 Crew. The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“The first module of the Russian Space Agency’s Mir Space Station was launched into orbit 10 years ago (on February 20, 1986). Mir has since been substantially expanded in orbit by adding additional modules including the Kvant Astrophysics Module (1987) and recently a docking module.”

— APOD editors, March 10, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 10, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA, STS-74 Crew
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 10, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-march-10-mir-is-10

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