In the installation and test case of the site 254 of the Baikonur cosmodrome, the final stage of pre-site preparation of a multi-purpose laboratory module (MLM) “Science” continues. Specialists of the RKK “Energia” and profile enterprises of Roscosmos made a complex of technological operations on the assembly of the cosmic head (kHCH) of the Space Rocket “Proton-M”.
Stage of the Assembly of the KGC with MLM “Science” is carried out after the work on balancing and control weighing of the module. It provides for the installation and docking of the sash of the head fairing (GO) on the intermediate compartment of MLM, docking the electrical connections, the installation of pneumoth-controllers, sensors and other means of resetting, sealing of joints and control electrical tests of the CHC using ground measuring equipment. The head fairing in the CGC is designed to protect the module from the power effect of the aerodynamic flow and aerodynamic heating on the active sections, as well as to protect against environmental exposure during transportation and finding on the starting position.
In accordance with the schedule of the staff training program after the completion of complex tests of the KGCH MLM “Science” will be held final operations, and then go to the refueling station 31 for refueling fuel components and compressed gases.
Multipurpose laboratory module “Science” – the research module of the Russian segment of the international space station, developed by the RKK “Energy”. S.P. Queen together with the GKNPC them. M.V. Khrunichev in order to expand the functionality of the Russian segment of the ISS.