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Mir Space Station Deorbiting – 23 March 2001
Rare archival footage capturing the dramatic final chapter of the Mir Space Station. On 23 March 2001, after 15 years in orbit, Russia’s pioneering modular space station was guided into Earth’s atmosphere. It disintegrated over the South Pacific.
This high-value footage documents the controlled deorbit operation — from mission control preparations to visual sequences of reentry debris flaming across the sky. A moment marking the end of an era in Soviet and post-Soviet space exploration. This film is essential for any documentary on space history, Cold War science, or international aerospace collaboration.
Witness the final moments of the legendary Mir Space Station, the heaviest object ever placed in orbit at the time of its launch on 20 February 1986. For 15 years, Mir was a symbol of Soviet and Russian space innovation — setting endurance records and hosting international missions. The station defined an era of space exploration.
On 23 March 2001, Mir Space Station was guided into Earth’s atmosphere by a Progress spacecraft, ending its mission in a spectacular, controlled descent over the South Pacific Ocean. This rare archival footage captures the last journey of the station — a fiery reentry precisely orchestrated by ground controllers.
This 1.5-minute archival clip captures the dramatic final phase of the Mir Space Station in 2001. The footage includes rare views from Mission Control (ЦУП), excerpts from official interviews, and in-orbit visuals of the station itself. A historically significant segment, this material documents the tension and precision involved in guiding the aging space station into Earth’s atmosphere for a controlled descent.
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Authentic Soviet anchor reading TASS statement
The anchor delivers the report in a steady voice, while a solemn graphic of the spacecraft in orbit sets the tone. This rare broadcast from Soviet Central Television captures the grandeur and control that defined Cold War–era reporting. The program presents Mir as more than a scientific breakthrough—it stands as a symbol of national pride and unity.
– Over-the-shoulder visual of Mir in Earth’s orbit
– Glimpse into 1980s Soviet studio aesthetics
– Audio-visual time capsule of Cold War propaganda and pride
