Space station launched in 1986 Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

When considering the clue "Space station launched in 1986," the answer "MIR" becomes apparent through the following explanations:

1. Space Station: The clue directs our focus to a man-made structure in space, namely a space station.
2. Launched in 1986: The crucial hint within the clue is the year 1986, suggesting a historical space station launch.
3. MIR: MIR fits perfectly as the answer because it aligns with both components of the clue; it was a Russian space station launched in 1986, specifically on February 20th. The MIR space station orbited Earth for over 15 years until 2001.

Definition of "MIR"

a Soviet space station, launched in 1986 and designed to be permanently manned. It was deliberately brought down into the Pacific Ocean in 2001.

 The Crossword clue "Space station launched in 1986" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	10 June 2024	MIR
Vox	19 June 2021	MIR