On the Baikonur cosmodrome, testing tests of the MM-MM-MO-MO module transport cargo ship were completed with a node module “Pier” in the vacuum chamber of the installation and test area of the site No. 254.
In accordance with the schedule of work, specialists of the Rocket and Space Corporation “Energy” named after S.P. The Queen and Space Center “Southern” (branch of the center of exploitation of land-based space infrastructure facilities is part of the state corporation “Roscosmos”) performed the cycle of pneumatic testing of the MM-MO-MO-MO-MODE module vehicle, which lasts from October 26, 2021.
Automated control of high requirements for the tightness of the compartments and side systems of the ship in the ground conditions passed without comments. Today, October 28, the MM-MM-MM-MO-Module cargo ship was transported back to the technical complex and installed in a dynamic stand for further pre-flight training.
Universal nodular module “Pier” development and production of the RCC “Energy” them. S.P. The Queen is designed to expand the technical and operational capabilities of the Russian segment of the ISS. The launch of the “Pier” module as part of the MM-MM-MO module vehicle using the Soyuz-2.1B carrier missile is planned in November 2021.