POV: Walking Inside the Mir Space Station In 1986, the Soviet Union launched the core module of the Mir space station. This is where a whole new era in space really began. This module was the heart of Mir. It’s where the cosmonauts lived. Where the control systems were. Where life support kept everyone alive. Inside, the space is actually pretty small - but everything is laid out to make life and work possible. Compact, but surprisingly cozy. Over here, you can see the toilet and the shower. Tha