The crew of the Russian segment of the International Space Station has begun integration and testing of the EUROPEAN Robotic ARM manipulator, which is located on the outer surface of the multi-purpose laboratory module “Science”. At the moment, the crew conducts work on activating the control systems of the manipulator and the integration of its software into the station control system.
In the future, astronauts have to hold a number of tests of systems and software of the manipulator to check its performance and deployment on the Russian segment of the ISS.
The new Russian module is designed to build up the technical and operational capabilities of the Russian segment of the International Space Station. It will provide the possibility of implementing a scientific research program in the interests of fundamental science and social sphere, including the development and increase in the resources of the Russian segment of the ISS.