Mir landing celebrated

The safe return of space station Mir into unpopulated parts of the Pacific Ocean as intended is cause for celebration – not only for all those astronauts of many countries who pushed back the frontiers of space living in the historic vessel, and insurers with US$500mn at risk, but also Taco Bell. Had Mir hit a 40-square-foot floating target, it would have triggered a supply of free tacos to everyone in the US.