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Shannon Lucid's Record-Setting Mission Aboard Mir

Astronaut Shannon Lucid set a new record for an American and a woman by completing a 188-day mission aboard Russia's Mir Space Station in 1996.

During her six-month stay, Lucid conducted life science studies and other microgravity experiments, including checking on wheat plants in the Svet greenhouse.

Her mission provided valuable insights into the psychological and cultural challenges of long-duration spaceflight, aiding NASA's preparations for the International Space Station.

Upon her return, Lucid was awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, becoming the tenth recipient and the first woman to receive the award.

After her historic mission, Lucid continued her career at NASA, serving as a CAPCOM in Mission Control and later as NASA's Chief Scientist before retiring in 2012.

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