Author Topic: ISS RS: Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module-Upgrade (MLM-U) General Updates and Discussion Thread (Read 833113 times)

Rondaz · « **Reply #900 on:** 07/13/2021 10:47 am »

Science module emblem

07/13/2021 10:30

At the Baikonur cosmodrome, active preparations are currently underway for the launch of the Proton-M launch vehicle with the Nauka multifunctional laboratory module, scheduled for July 21, 2021. Roscosmos State Corporation today publishes the logo of the new Russian module of the International Space Station and its description. On the whole, it has a traditional look, inherent in the style of Russian manned missions. Nevertheless, in relation to some of its elements, additional clarifications may still be required.

The multifunctional laboratory module "Science" is located against the background of the globe in the very center of the emblem. He is shown in a fully operational configuration: with an ERA (European Robotic Arm) deployed, an open porthole, and an airlock in place. The Russian tricolor encircling the module reminds of its origin. Along the circumference of the emblem are the name of the module - "SCIENCE", the year of its launch, the launch site - the Baikonur cosmodrome and the launch vehicle that takes it into near-earth orbit - "Proton-M".

The ellipses of three crossed orbits (stylistic interpretation of the orbitals of the electrons of an atom) additionally remind of the "scientific" purpose of the module. At their tops are the logos of the State Corporation "Roscosmos", as well as the head enterprises-manufacturers of the module - the State Space Research and Production Center named after M.V. Khrunichev and the Rocket and Space Corporation Energia named after S.P. Queen, part of Roscosmos.

The stars in the lower part symbolize the full composition of the Russian segment of the International Space Station: large stars - the Zarya functional cargo block, the Zvezda service module and the Nauka itself, which will enter into its composition on July 29, as well as small - research modules Dawn ”(MIM-1) and“ Search ”(MIM-2).

Laboratory module "Science" is a research module of the Russian segment of the International Space Station, developed by RSC Energia named after S.P. Korolev together with M.V. Khrunichev (part of the Roscosmos State Corporation) in order to expand the functionality of the Russian segment of the International Space Station.

The "Science" module was created on the constructive and technological base of the "Zarya" functional cargo block using the experience of designing a transport supply vehicle for manned scientific stations "Salyut" and modules for retrofitting the orbital complex "Mir". It will be located at the nadir port of the Zvezda service module and is intended for the implementation of the Russian program of scientific and applied research and experiments.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/31857/

Joachim · « **Reply #901 on:** 07/13/2021 10:59 am »

... and in full size

Rondaz · « **Reply #902 on:** 07/13/2021 11:02 am »

Russia's new Nauka module readied for launch to International Space Station

https://twitter.com/SPACEdotcom/status/1414663310813900810

Rondaz · « **Reply #903 on:** 07/13/2021 11:57 am »

While the prelaunch preparations are underway for the #Nauka module launch, here at the #ISS we are preparing the #Pirs module.

We split up the hydraulic circuit and module control communications via the Progress spacecraft, as well as checked the docking unit and its systems.

https://twitter.com/novitskiy_iss/status/1414914565024927748

Targeteer · « **Reply #904 on:** 07/13/2021 08:48 pm »

July 13, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY M21-081
NASA TV to Air Launch of Space Station Module, Departure of Another

NASA will provide live coverage of a new Russian science module’s launch and automated docking to the International Space Station, and the undocking of another module that has been part of the orbital outpost for the past 20 years. Live coverage of all events will be available on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website.

The uncrewed Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM), named Nauka, the Russian word for “science,” is scheduled to launch at 10:58 a.m. EDT (7:58 p.m. Baikonur time) Wednesday, July 21 on a three-stage Proton rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Live launch coverage will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Two days later, on Friday, July 23, the uncrewed ISS Progress 77 spacecraft will undock from the Russian segment of the station while attached to the Pirs docking compartment. With Pirs attached, Progress 77 is scheduled to undock at 9:17 a.m. Live coverage of undocking will begin at 8:45 a.m. A few hours later, Progress’ engines will fire in a deorbit maneuver to send the cargo craft and Pirs into a destructive reentry in the Earth’s atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean. Deorbit and reentry will not be covered on NASA TV.

After Nauka completes eight days in free-flight to allow Russian flight controllers to evaluate its systems, the 43-foot long, 23-ton module will automatically link up to the port on the Earth-facing side of the Russian segment station, vacated by the departure of Pirs. Docking is scheduled for 9:25 a.m. Thursday, July 29, with live coverage begining at 8:30 a.m.

Nauka will serve as a new science facility, docking port, and spacewalk airlock for future operations. Pirs has been part of the space station since September 2001, functioning as a docking port for Russian visiting spacecraft and an airlock for Russian spacewalks.

For more than 20 years, astronauts have continuously lived and worked on the space station, testing technologies, performing science, and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth. Through NASA’s Artemis program, the agency will send the first woman and the first person of color to the Moon’s surface, and eventually expand human exploration to Mars. Inspiring the next generation of explorers – the Artemis Generation – ensures America will continue to lead in space exploration and discovery.

Get breaking news, images and features from the space station on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Rondaz · « **Reply #905 on:** 07/13/2021 08:48 pm »

A very beautiful emblem, just like the module itself! We look forward to it in orbit)

https://twitter.com/novitskiy_iss/status/1414955706130866194

Rondaz · « **Reply #906 on:** 07/13/2021 08:58 pm »

The station will receive a new Russian science module on July 29 after the Pirs docking compartment departs on July 23.

https://twitter.com/Space_Station/status/1415049542962139142

AS_501 · « **Reply #907 on:** 07/13/2021 09:30 pm »

This will be the most massive module to dock at a right angle to the ISS' main Zvezda-to-Harmony axis. Any potential issues? I assume the ISS will be in free drift, etc.
PS: Send your best wishes for the well-being of the Proton rocket that will launch the new module.

Rondaz · « **Reply #908 on:** 07/14/2021 10:47 am »

The Pirs module is being prepared for undocking

07/14/2021 09:17

Russian crew members of the 65th long-term expedition to the International Space Station are preparing the Pirs module for undocking from the Russian segment of the ISS. Subject to the launch of the Proton-M carrier rocket with the Nauka module on July 21, 2021, the Pirs undocking is scheduled for July 23.

Roskosmos cosmonauts Oleg Novitsky and Petr Dubrov, together with specialists from the Main Operational Control Group of the Russian segment of the station (RSC Energia named after SP Korolev, part of the State Corporation Roscosmos), carried out work on the separation of the hydraulic circuit, switching for the control of the docking compartment through the Progress MS-16 transport cargo vehicle, and also checked the docking unit and its systems. Then the crew took readings from all systems and assemblies of the module.

The Pirs docking module, which will be replaced by the new multipurpose laboratory module Nauka, is planned to be undocked by the Progress MS-16 cargo vehicle from the International Space Station on July 23 at 16:17 Moscow time. Its flooding in the Pacific Ocean will occur after about 4 hours.

The Pirs module was launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome on September 15, 2001. The means of delivery and integration of the docking compartment into the ISS was a specialized cargo ship, created on the basis of the Progress M transport cargo vehicle. On September 17, it was successfully docked to the nadir port of the Zvezda service module of the ISS Russian Segment. Since then, it has been used as an additional berthing port for manned and cargo spacecraft of the Soyuz and Progress series, as well as to provide spacewalks under the Russian program.

The docking compartment "Pirs" consists of a sealed hull and installed equipment, service systems and structural elements that provide spacewalks. Outside, the body is closed with anti-meteorite protection panels 1 mm thick and screen-vacuum thermal insulation.

Two docking nodes - active and passive - are located along the longitudinal axis of the Pier. The active docking station is designed for tight connection with the Zvezda service module. The passive docking station located on the opposite side of the compartment is designed for hermetic connection with transport ships of the Soyuz and Progress types.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/31865/

Rondaz · « **Reply #909 on:** 07/14/2021 11:07 am »

Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg @novitskiy_iss and Pyotr Dubrov are preparing the Pirs module for undocking from the Russian segment of the #ISS: http://en.roscosmos.ru/22221/

Given that the Proton-M rocket launches with the Nauka module on July 21, #Pirs undocking is scheduled for July 23.

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1415253361708998656

Rondaz · « **Reply #910 on:** 07/14/2021 11:09 am »

Baikonur performed docking space payload module # Science with a "package" of three "Proton-M" rocket stages before the scheduled launch on July 21 Rocket

General Assembly completes the pre-launch operations under the program launcher at the processing facility site number 92

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1415265427173875714

Rondaz · « **Reply #911 on:** 07/14/2021 01:42 pm »

Multipurpose laboratory module # Science .

One week remains before the launch, scheduled for July 21st. On the Roscosmos website, we have opened a page dedicated to "Science". Now all information about the module is in one place:

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1415283091128688643

eeergo · « **Reply #912 on:** 07/14/2021 02:14 pm »

Quote from: Rondaz on 07/14/2021 01:42 pm

Multipurpose laboratory module # Science .

One week remains before the launch, scheduled for July 21st. On the Roscosmos website, we have opened a page dedicated to "Science". Now all information about the module is in one place:

Nice, thank you for linking!

Only now do I realize

that Nauka has a generously-sized porthole on its forward node port, looking nadir-forward!

In the website there are also some nice graphics showing the translation of the airlock currently stored on Rassvet, brought along with it and Nauka's radiator on Atlantis in STS-132, to Nauka's aft docking port with the aid of the ERA - as well as some interior CAD views with descriptions.

Attaching them here with English-translated labels.

EDIT: Official translated PDF from Roscosmos also added.

Rondaz · « **Reply #913 on:** 07/15/2021 11:07 am »

We will publish a booklet with an English translation shortly

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1415545009948999682

Rondaz · « **Reply #914 on:** 07/15/2021 06:06 pm »

English version of the #Nauka module brochure for our English-speaking followers:

To recap, the module is to launch to @Space_Station on July 21 at 14:58 UTC.

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1415673398949081091

Rondaz · « **Reply #915 on:** 07/16/2021 01:25 pm »

Removal of the Proton-M launch vehicle will take place on July 17

07/16/2021 16:05

At the Baikonur cosmodrome, preparations for the launch of the Proton-M carrier rocket with the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module have been completed. Its launch from launcher No. 39 of site No. 200 is scheduled for July 21, 2021 at 17:58:21 Moscow time.

Today, July 16, a meeting of the State Commission took place, at which the results of the preparation of the space rocket, the readiness of the calculations of the cosmodrome and ground space infrastructure facilities for work on the launch pad were summed up.

After listening to the reports of the work supervisors, the State Commission decided to take the space rocket to the launch complex of the site No. 200. The start of operations to transport the rocket from the assembly and test building will begin on Saturday, July 17, at 02:30 Moscow time (04:30 local time).

https://www.roscosmos.ru/31905/

Rondaz · « **Reply #916 on:** 07/16/2021 01:31 pm »

Preparations complete at the Baikonur Cosmodrome to roll out the Proton-M carrier rocket with the #Nauka Module.

The State Commission cleared the space rocket for rollout to the Site 200 launch complex on July 16, at 23:30 UTC. The launch is scheduled on July 21, at 14:58:21

Baikonur finalized for shipment to the launch complex of the carrier rocket "Proton-M" with the module # Science . The State Commission decided to export it on July 17 at 02:30 Moscow time. The launch is scheduled for July 21 at 17:58:21 Moscow time

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1416022757666660353

AnalogMan · « **Reply #917 on:** 07/16/2021 03:58 pm »

Posting the Russian/English version of the Nauka Module Brochure as an attachment for posterity.

Original download link: https://www.roscosmos.ru/media/files/nauka.pdf

Rondaz · « **Reply #918 on:** 07/17/2021 05:42 am »

# Science is heading for launch At the Baikonur cosmodrome, the Proton-M launch vehicle with the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module is being transported to the launch complex of area No. 200. The launch of the new Russian module to the International Space Station is scheduled for July 21

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1416261937151815682

Rondaz · « **Reply #919 on:** 07/17/2021 12:23 pm »

The rocket with the Nauka module for the ISS was installed on the launch pad.

The Proton-M rocket with the Russian scientific module Nauka for the ISS was installed on the launch pad

09:34 07.17.2021 (updated: 10:36 07.17.2021)

MOSCOW, July 17 - RIA Novosti. The Proton-M launch vehicle with the Nauka multifunctional laboratory module was taken out and installed at the launch complex of the Baikonur cosmodrome , Roskosmos reported .

"After supplying the service unit, our specialists will start work according to the schedule of the first launch day," added the state corporation.

The launch itself is scheduled for July 21 at 17:58 Moscow time. This will be the first module that Russia will send to the ISS since 2010, when the Rassvet small research module docked to the station, and the first heavy domestic module since 2000, when the Zvezda service module was launched.

The Russian segment of the ISS now includes the Zarya functional cargo block, the Zvezda service module, the Pirs docking compartment, and the Poisk and Rassvet small research modules.

Docking of "Science" with the International Space Station is scheduled for July 29 at 16:26. The operation is planned in automatic mode, but it can be carried out remotely manually by Russian cosmonauts from the ISS.

Before the arrival of the laboratory unit on July 23 at 16:17 Moscow time, the Pirs module will be undocked with the help of the Progress MS-16 cargo vehicle and on the same day the Pirs module will be flooded in the Pacific Ocean. Now it occupies the docking station required for Nauka.

His example is "science"

Nauka is an almost complete copy of the first module of the ISS Zarya. It began to be built in 1995 as a ground backup for this module. In 2004, they decided to expand the Russian segment, and to save money, the "backup" was converted into a full-fledged flight module. Its launch was scheduled for 2007, but the production was not completed on time and for many years the start was postponed.

In 2013, when Nauka was practically prepared for shipment to the cosmodrome, foreign particles were found while checking the fuel system. This threatened with big problems, since after launching into orbit, the module had to reach the ISS on its own engines. In the event of a blockage, they could stall, and an uncontrollable 20-ton object would remain in near-earth orbit. However, if the unit had reached the station on its own, foreign particles could have disabled the station's propulsion system, since Nauka had to be connected to the fuel system of the Russian segment.

The module was returned to the manufacturer for revision. As part of the revision, its pipelines were replaced with new ones, the tanks were cleaned to the maximum, and an external platform was added for placing the scientific equipment outside. After modernization "Science" received a new name - MLM-U, where "U" is an improved one. In 2020, the segment was sent to Baikonur, where it passed all pre-launch tests.

https://ria.ru/20210717/raketa-1741642768.html