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1. mitthr+(OP)[view] [source] 2026-02-03 23:00:31
Although I agree the space program lost steam, I'd still count the Mir space station (1985) and Buran space shuttle (1988) to both be ambitious achievements.
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2. JumpCr+Q[view] [source] 2026-02-03 23:05:35
>>mitthr+(OP)
> I'd still count the Mir space station (1985) and Buran space shuttle (1988) to both be ambitious achievements

Mir yes. Buran was an ambitious project but not achievement.

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3. T-A+P5[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-03 23:35:34
>>JumpCr+Q
I would rate this as an achievement:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buran_(spacecraft)#Orbital_fli...

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4. JumpCr+3b[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-04 00:02:58
>>T-A+P5
Fair enough. If the Saturn V is an achievement so was Buran.
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