PBS Nova: Terror in Space (1998)
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- The NOVA program 'Terror in Space' covers the story of the Russian Space Station Mir, which was deliberately crashed to Earth in March 2001 after aging and experiencing issues.
- The companion website offers a tour of Mir, including a layout and walkthrough video of each module.
- Visitors can preview the International Space Station, a massive project involving 16 nations.
- The site features a section on major space-related accidents from the past 40 years.
- An interview with astronaut Jerry Linenger shares his insights on space exploration and daily life in space, based on his nearly five-month stay 300 miles above Earth.
- NOVA Online is produced by the WGBH Science Unit for PBS, with funding from the Park Foundation, The Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation, and Iomega Corporation.