Unfortunately, Mir had to go

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Larry J — 11/20/2001 12:43:25 PM (archived)

The Russians couldn't afford to operate it anymore and it was degenerating badly due to the harsh environment in LEO. Notice that since Mir was deorbited, the RSA hasn't had any problem meeting their obligations. In fact, they've done a wonderful job IMO.

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Bush on Space so far - Justin Kelly - 11/20/2001 5:04:26 PM
- I hate any cuts - FrankC - 11/20/2001 6:22:50 PM
- link on O'Keefe - Justin Kelly - 11/20/2001 5:09:17 PM
  - Re: depressing - Raoul - 11/20/2001 5:47:05 PM
    - Keep the faith (with some text this time -sorry) - Vince - 11/20/2001 6:56:20 PM
    - Keep the faith (n/t) - Vince - 11/20/2001 6:46:43 PM
    - well I warned a lot of folks about this a while ago. . . - Jusitn Kelly - 11/20/2001 12:33:09 PM
      - Unfortunately, Mir had to go - Larry J - 11/20/2001 12:43:25 PM
- Re: Bush on Space so far - gbaikie - 11/20/2001 12:01:51 PM
  - Re: Bush on Space so far - Justin Kelly - 11/20/2001 12:28:10 PM
    - Re: Bush on Space so far - gbaikie - 11/20/2001 6:40:55 PM
      - But will the private sector develop CATS? - Larry J - 11/21/2001 2:22:26 PM
        
        Getting Russian prices for US Launches - Nick Hoffman - 11/22/2001 8:37:17 PM
        
        Re: But will the private sector develop CATS? - gbaikie - 11/21/2001 7:20:26 PM
        
        Re: But will the private sector develop CATS? - phil - 11/21/2001 2:38:23 PM
        
        You bet your...bippy they will! - Tom Brosz - 11/21/2001 5:09:17 PM
        
        Re: You bet your...bippy they will! - phil - 11/21/2001 7:21:50 PM
        
        Bush's definition of CATS - Buck Galaxy - 11/21/2001 3:50:22 PM
        
        Re: Bush's definition of CATS - phil - 11/21/2001 8:00:49 PM
        
        Clinton's cuts - Buck Galaxy - 11/21/2001 3:55:11 PM
        
        Do you know the meaning of MNBV? - Larry J - 11/21/2001 4:33:07 PM

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