https://ria.ru/20201220/mks-1590080963.htmlNauka schedule launch on July 15, 2021docking with ISS on July 23, 2021
https://www.roscosmos.ru/30045/Quote[Dmitry Rogozin reporting to Vladimir Putin]Dmitry Rogozin: ...We are sending two modules to the ISS. They are already at our Baikonur, their electrical tests are nearing completion, and we plan to launch the largest module, the Science module, in May this year...
[Dmitry Rogozin reporting to Vladimir Putin]Dmitry Rogozin: ...We are sending two modules to the ISS. They are already at our Baikonur, their electrical tests are nearing completion, and we plan to launch the largest module, the Science module, in May this year...
Quote from: russianhalo117 on 02/20/2021 06:20 pmhttps://www.roscosmos.ru/30045/Just political show dates, not launch dates.
https://www.roscosmos.ru/30045/
Quote from: PM3 on 02/18/2021 01:02 amNASA SMSR schedule of 3 February has these changes:<snip>[document's source: Email from Doug Morsches dated 11/30/2020]
NASA SMSR schedule of 3 February has these changes:<snip>
MLM Nauka has two launch window: late May and July.
May 2021?Quote from: Salo on 02/20/2021 08:23 amhttps://www.roscosmos.ru/30045/Quote[Dmitry Rogozin reporting to Vladimir Putin]Dmitry Rogozin: ...We are sending two modules to the ISS. They are already at our Baikonur, their electrical tests are nearing completion, and we plan to launch the largest module, the Science module, in May this year...Quote from: PM3 on 02/20/2021 06:31 pmQuote from: russianhalo117 on 02/20/2021 06:20 pmhttps://www.roscosmos.ru/30045/Just political show dates, not launch dates.Or, spring 2021 (under review)? (see attachment)Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 02/24/2021 07:30 pmQuote from: PM3 on 02/18/2021 01:02 amNASA SMSR schedule of 3 February has these changes:<snip>[document's source: Email from Doug Morsches dated 11/30/2020]Personally, I am skeptical of the launch date moving earlier.
On March 16, 2021, the Khrunichev Center (part of Roscosmos) sent off to the Baikonur Cosmodrome two Proton-M rockets, Briz-M booster and payload fairing for the Nauka module launch to the International Space Station and Luch-5kh relay satellite.All the transport operations went nominally.The rocket and space equipment is transported from the Khrunichev Center to Baikonur to implement Roscosmos launch programs in order to enhance functional capabilities of the Russian segment of the International Space Station, as well as development of the Luch multifunctional space relay system.
The launch date of the MLM #Nauka will be determined in April, said Dmitry @Rogozin today. This will be clear after the vacuum chamber test, which began on March 15. Rogozin personally doubts that the launch in May will be possible. https://tass.ru/kosmos/10923779
https://twitter.com/katlinegrey/status/1377506725142626305?s=20
Today's article with some details on final tests of Nauka:https://www.roscosmos.ru/31025/If I understand it correctly, the launch now is NET Aug 03, 2021.
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Quote from: smoliarm on 05/11/2021 11:12 amToday's article with some details on final tests of Nauka:https://www.roscosmos.ru/31025/If I understand it correctly, the launch now is NET Aug 03, 2021.Depends on when they're counting the "month" of vacuum/pneumatic testing to have begun - around now or with the preparations completed some time ago. I agree it sounds like a few-day/couple-of-weeks slip from mid-July is possible.
Baikonur launch complex reequipped for the Nauka module launchMay 13, 2021, 11:33 GMTSince the end of April 2021 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, the Yuzhny Space Center (TsENKI branch, part of Roscosmos) specialists have been reequipping the Proton-M carrier rocket launch complex.Due to unique overall dimensions of nose fairing for the Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module, the launch complex needs to have its systems improved, including the ascent unit temperature control system and the servicing platform. Testing Center No. 2, Test Management and Control Center and other related organizations (the Titan special design bureau, VNIIKHOLODMASH) specialists take part in these activities.By now, the design documentation has been developed and corrected, integrated tests program has been prepared. Launch complex additional equipment has been produced and delivered to the cosmodrome. Currently, the equipment is being assembled; startup and commissioning and launch complex integrated testing to follow.In 1998 and 2000, the Baikonur Site No. 81 launch complex was reequipped during the launch preparation of Zarya and Zvezda modules of the Russian ISS segment.
At the Baikonur cosmodrome, planned activities are continuing to prepare for the launch of the Nauka laboratory module to the International Space Station. At site No. 200, a joint crew of specialists from the Yuzhny Space Center (a branch of the Center for the Operation of Ground Space Infrastructure Facilities, part of the Roscosmos State Corporation) took place, after which work began on preparing the units and systems of the launch complex for the upcoming launch.In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection, all events are held in strict compliance with all epidemiological standards. The launch of the Proton-M carrier rocket with the Nauka laboratory module is scheduled for July 2021 from the launcher No. 39 of the site No. 200 of the Baikonur cosmodrome.The Nauka laboratory module is a research module of the Russian segment of the International Space Station, developed by the SP Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia. Korolev (equipment of on-board systems and scientific equipment) in cooperation with M.V. Khrunichev (general design and production, part of the State Corporation Roscosmos) in order to expand the functionality of the Russian segment of the ISS.The "Science" module was created on the constructive and technological basis 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.After the commissioning of the new module, the Russian segment will receive additional volumes for the arrangement of workplaces and storage of cargo, placement of equipment for the regeneration of water and oxygen, the conditions for the stay of cosmonauts will improve and become more comfortable, and the safety of the entire ISS crew will also increase.
Does anyone know what the launch time will be?
