In the Testing Case No. 92A-50 Platform No. 92 of the Baikonur cosmodrome, the preparation of the space appointment missile “Proton-M” is deployed to launch the laboratory module “Science” of the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS). Specialists of the GKNPC named after M.V. Khrunichev together with the settlement of other enterprises of Roskosmos state corporation leads to the readiness of the Proton-M carrier rocket to the overall assembly of the rocket of space.
Previously, the intereter docking of the carrier rocket, electrical and pneumatic tests was carried out. In parallel, the standard preparation of the “Science” module is underway to assembling the cosmic head. The head fairing with positive results was all pneumatic and electrical inspections, confirmed by its readiness for the overall assembly of the space appointment missile “Proton-M” / “Science”. All systems at a reference-neutralization station, starting and technical complexes of the Baikonur cosmodrome are prepared for this launch.
Laboratory Module “Science” – a research module of the Russian segment of the International Space Station, developed by the RSC “Energy” named after S.P. Queen together with the GKNPTS named after M.V. Khrunichev (including the state corporation Roscosmos) in order to expand the functionality of the Russian segment of the International Space Station.
The “Science” module was created on the structural and technological database of the Functional Freight Block “Zarya” using the experience of designing a transport ship supplying the piloted scientific stations “Salute” and the modules for the subsidiary of the orbital complex “Peace”. It will be placed on the Nadar Port of the Star Service Module and is intended for the implementation of the Russian Scientific Research and Experimental Program.
After commissioning a new module, the Russian segment will receive additional volumes to arrange jobs and storing goods, accommodation of equipment for water and oxygen regeneration, will improve and become more comfortable conditions for staying astronauts, and the safety of the entire crew of the ISS will increase.