Russia's quantum jump in space, Nauka Science Module launched after 14 years of waiting
Russia has finally introduced the Nauka science module with a 14-year delay. The module will connect to the Russian side of the International Space Station on July 29. It has been provided with many modern facilities for space.
Russia successfully launched the Nauka Lab module at the International Space Station (ISS) with a 14-year delay. With its help, Russian astronauts will be able to conduct scientific research. Nauka is described as Russia's largest laboratory. The full name of NAUKA is also known as the Russian Multipurpose Research Module (MLM).
Nauka was introduced into space by a Proton-M rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome of Russia in Kazakhstan. Russia's state-run news agency reported that during this time the Nuka module had successfully parted ways with the Proton-M rocket outside the navy. It is expected to contact the International Space Station on July 29.
The 22-ton Naniuka module was scheduled for launch in 2007. However, its launch was delayed over time. The module is also managed by the European Robotic Arm ERA. This robotic arm is designed to operate on the Russian side of the ISS. The module was successfully disconnected from the launcher 580 seconds after mounting.
The Russian space agency Roscosmos has confirmed the successful separation of this module from the rocket in a tweet. Roscosmos wrote that at T + 9:40 minutes after the lift, the Multipurpose Laboratory Module was separated from the Proton-M network rocket in its third phase. The module then launches its 8-day independent flight to the ISS.
Roscosmos reported 30 minutes after it was revealed that Nauka had successfully used solar panels and antennas. The division will now use its engines to move forward on its route, reports Russian media Tass. The connection of this module to the ISS is believed to be fixed by July 29.
The module, 42 meters long and 14 meters wide, will have many modern features. Russian space scientists will also be able to perform more experiments on this module than ever before. There will be a separate bed for each scientist. Along with the toilet, an oxygen generator and a urine filter are installed.