MLM #Nauka will be sent to Baikonur on August 6. The launch is scheduled for April 2021. Today, I participated at the press conference at Khrunichev Center and made some photos of this module for you.
Right now, the specialists of #Khrunichev Center prepare MLM Nauka for the journey to Baikonur.
This module has a long story. Originally, it was build in 1990s as a backup for the Zarya (FGB) module, then became the laboratory module. It should have been launched in 2007, but due to the lack of funding and some technical problems it is still on Earth.
In 2013, the contamination with the metal shavings in the fuel system of the module was found, and it couldn’t be completely eliminated. There were two solutions: clan the fuel tanks as good as possible and launch the module with old tanks, or replace the tanks.
Now the story that lasted more than 20 years is one step closer to the happy end. Let’s wish #Nauka good luck and hope, it will be launched next year!
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