Deorbiting of Mir Space Station

Date: March 23, 2001 • Location: Fili, Russian Federation

The Russian space agency deorbited the space station Mir, causing it to reenter the Earth's atmosphere and break up over the Pacific Ocean.

The State Corporation for Space Activities "Roscosmos", is a state corporation of the Russian Federation responsible for space flights, cosmonautics programs, and aerospace research.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Russian Federation's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.