EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 10 MIN
What was Mir space station
from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL
Get ready to blast off with Mira and Finn as they zoom back 40 years to the 1980s to explore a space legend: the Mir space station! Imagine living way up high in space for YEARS—that’s what the Russian astronauts did! But living in a tin can that long wasn't easy. Tune in to hear about the wild adventures, including scary fires, unexpected collisions, and super close calls that made them gasp for air! Discover how these space explorers became best friends while floating miles above Earth. This incredible station paved the way for the International Space Station! Were you even born yet? Let's find out what space was like before the ISS! It’s history, and it’s NOT boring!
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Get ready to blast off with Mira and Finn as they zoom back 40 years to the 1980s to explore a space legend: the Mir space station! Imagine living way up high in space for YEARS—that’s what the Russian astronauts did! But living in a tin can that long wasn't easy. Tune in to hear about the wild adventures, including scary fires, unexpected collisions, and super close calls that made them gasp for air! Discover how these space explorers became best friends while floating miles above Earth. Thi...
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What was Mir space station
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