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Friday, 23 March, 2001, 12:51 GMT
In pictures: Mir's return
Observers on islands in the South Pacific were treated to a spectacular light show as fragments of the Russian space station Mir burned up as they plunged to Earth.
![]() Larger fragments of Mir provided a light show as they burned up
![]() The pieces finally splashed down in the South Pacific
![]() Observers said they heard sonic booms after watching the streaks of light
![]() The space station's last journey sparked interest around the world
![]() The first crew were remembered at Russian mission control
![]() Time to rest after an anxious wait for the mission to be declared a success
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