| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MIR | Downed Russian orbiter |
| MIR | Downed Russian space station |
| MIR | Russian orbiter |
| MIR | Old Russian orbiter |
| MIR | Former Russian orbiter |
| MIR | Erstwhile Russian orbiter |
| MIR | Fallen Russian orbiter |
| MIR | Russian orbiter until 2001 |
| MIR | Russian orbiter for 15 years |
