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PBS Nova: Terror in Space (1998)

A look back at the aging Russian space station Mir, its history of technical failures, and the transition to the International Space Station as documented by PBS NOVA.

Welcome to the companion Web site to the NOVA program, "Terror in Space," the story of the aging and trouble-prone Russian Space Station Mir, which crashed to Earth by deliberate plan in March 2001. Here's what you'll find online:

Take a Tour of Mir Click through a layout of the entire space station, complete with walkthrough video of the interior of each module

The Next Space Station Get a sneak preview of the massive 16-nation venture to build the International Space Station

Mishaps of the Space Age Revisit some of the worst space-related accidents of the past four decades

Q&A with Astronaut Jerry Linenger Find out what the man who survived nearly five months 300 miles up thinks about everything from space exploration to the best way to wash your hair.

NOVA Online is produced for PBS by the WGBH Science Unit Major funding for NOVA is provided by the Park Foundation, The Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation, and Iomega Corporation.

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