Lucid launched to the Mir space station on STS‑76, starting a historic long‑duration mission.
On March 22, 1996, aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS‑76), Shannon Lucid began her iconic journey towards the Russian Mir space station. This launch signaled the commencement of a landmark mission, epitomizing cooperation in an era marked by geopolitical shifts and advancements in international space collaboration.