The inclusion of a multifunctional laboratory module (MLM) “Science” to the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) promotes the development of cooperation between Russia and the United States, leads RIA Novosti Statement of the head of NASA Bill Nelson.
“Successful addition of a multi-purpose laboratory module will contribute to the continuation of our cooperation with the Russians. I am excited that the future promises us -” Science “and the European Robot Manipulator will help to make even more discoveries, valuable for both living on earth and taking into account Our promotion in space and on Mars, “said the head of the American Space Agency.
Nelson made that Congress will allow you to continue the work of the ISS until 2030. “I believe that Congress this year will prolong the work of the station until 2030,” the NASA chapter statement leads.
Also, Nelson congratulated the Director General of Roskosmos Dmitry Rogozin with a successful docking MLM to the ISS. “I look forward to meeting you in the Russian Federation,” Nelson wrote Rogozin.
July 29 reported that the engines of “science” docouked to the International Space Station (ISS) were improperly earned. The reason for this in the state corporation was called short-term software failure.
MLM docked to the ISS on July 29. On it, “Science” took the place of the Pierce module, which, with the help of the “Progress MS-16” cargo ship, was reflected from the Russian station segment.
“Science”, in particular, received a remotely managed Robot-manipulator EUROPEAN ROBTIC ARM (ERA), created by the European Space Agency (ESA).