The Space Shuttle STS 84/Atlantis undocked from the Russian Mir 1 space station on 21 May, ending the sixth joint flight in the successful Shuttle Mir Mission (SMM) programme. The Atlantis, which was used to deliver a new oxygen generator and repair gear to the Mir among 1,800kg of equipment, was due to land on 24 May. On board was NASA astronaut Jerry Linenger (right) who was replaced by colleague Michael Foale (left) after a stay aboard the Russian station lasting over 120 days.
Source: Flight International