Events tagged with "STS-89"

Historical Events tagged with "STS-89"

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Space Exploration

Endeavour Launches for Mir Docking Mission

January 22nd, 1998 27 years ago

Space Shuttle Endeavour launched on STS-89 for an 8-day mission to the Russian space station Mir. The mission included a series of scientific experiments and the exchange of crew members between the two spacecraft. NASA astronaut Story Musgrave was among the crew, which played a vital role in strengthening international cooperation in space exploration. The Endeavour successfully docked with Mir, marking a significant moment in collaborative spaceflight.