On the Baikonur cosmodrome, planned activities on preparing for the laboratory module “Science” to the International Space Station. At the site No. 200, a joint calculation of the South Space Center specialists was built (the branch of the center of exploitation of land-based space infrastructure facilities is part of the state corporation “Roskosmos”), after which work began on the preparation of aggregates and starting complex systems to the upcoming start.
In order to prevent the dissemination of coronavirus infection, all activities take place with strict observance of all epidemiological norms. The launch of the Proton-M laboratory laboratory module was scheduled for the Science laboratory module from the launcher No. 39 of the site No. 200 of the Baikonur cosmodrome.
Laboratory Module “Science” – a research module of the Russian segment of the International Space Station, developed by the Rocket and Space Corporation “Energy” named after S.P. Queen (equipment of onboard systems and scientific equipment) in cooperation with the GKNPTs named after M.V. Khrunichev (general design and production, are part of the state corporation “Roskosmos”) in order to expand the functionality of the Russian segment of the ISS.
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.