* Details how a succession of Salyut space stations led to the development of Mir. * Depicts Mir’s assembly piece by piece, in space, between 1982 and 1996. *

“An engrossing report.”—Booklist “Vividly captures the challenges and privations [Dr. Linenger] endured both before and during his flight.”—Library

This book explores the development and operation of the Mir Space Station over the last ten years, focusing on the engineering technology aspects of constructin

Presents a behind-the-scenes account of NASA's ambitious and sometimes tumultuous involvement with Russia's problem-plagued Mir space station over three years.

This remarkable book gives a comprehensive account of the longest manned space mission of the time. It details for the first time the people involved and the cr