ROSCOSMOS - Multipurpose Laboratory Module Science (Nauka) patch.
Nov. 15, 2021
Experiments in the Multipurpose Laboratory Module "Science", which was docked to the International Space Station in the summer, may begin in the near future. Roscosmos cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, who is now on board the station, announced this in an interview with TASS.
According to him, while equipment elements are being installed in the module.
Multipurpose Laboratory Module "Science" (Nauka)
“I think that in the near future, when at least some of them are installed, we will begin the first experiments in the Science module,” said the agency's interlocutor.
In addition, the system for the regeneration of water from urine, installed in the module, may soon start working.
“I hope that in the near future we will launch it, and it will work, provide us with additional water for the station,” Shkaplerov said.
The Nauka module was launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome on July 21 and docked to the ISS on July 29. It is intended for the implementation of the Russian program of scientific and applied research and experiments, and will also provide cosmonauts with additional space for arranging workplaces and storing cargo, placing equipment for the regeneration of water and oxygen. With Nauka, Russian cosmonauts received a cabin for a third crew member, a second toilet and a European manipulator ERA, which will allow them to perform some work without going into outer space.
Source: TASS.
Related links:
ROSCOSMOS Press Release: https://www.roscosmos.ru/33353/
Science Module (Nauka): https://www.roscosmos.ru/tag/nauka/
International Space Station (ISS): https://www.roscosmos.ru/tag/mks/
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