Spaceflight Now, in an article written by fpspace member Anatoly Zak, is reporting that RKK Energia has decided to deorbit Mir shortly after its 15th anniversary (which will occur on 20 February 2001). The reason given is MirCorp's failure to deliver additional funds. The full story can be read at http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n0010/03mir/