All articles tagged with #nauka module
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Space
Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky completed a nearly 7-hour spacewalk outside the ISS, installing experiments, cleaning a window, and relocating equipment on the Nauka module, while avoiding debris from an upcoming cargo vehicle.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Space
Two Russian cosmonauts are performing a spacewalk outside the ISS to install experiment hardware on the Nauka module and relocate a control panel for the European robotic arm, with the event being streamed live despite a US government shutdown affecting NASA activities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo
A coolant leak from a radiator attached to the International Space Station (ISS) interrupted a spacewalk by Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub. The leak occurred while the cosmonauts were inspecting a backup radiator on Russia's Nauka laboratory module. Although the coolant did not reach their suits, the cosmonauts were instructed to leave the area for safety. This is the third incident of a coolant leak from Russian hardware on the ISS, raising concerns about the integrity of the equipment. NASA claims that operations on the ISS are unaffected, with rescheduled spacewalks planned.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SpaceNews
A radiator on the Russian Nauka module of the International Space Station (ISS) started leaking coolant, marking the third coolant leak incident involving Russian hardware at the station in less than a year. The leak was noticed by flight controllers, and the crew visually confirmed it. The coolant leak was from a backup radiator on the Nauka module, originally from the Rassvet module. Both NASA and Roscosmos confirmed that the station and crew were not in danger, and there were no impacts on space station operations. This incident raises concerns about potential design or manufacturing flaws with Russian spacecraft.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ScienceAlert
The Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) experienced its third coolant leak in less than a year, raising concerns about the reliability of the country's space program. The coolant leak, originating from the backup radiator circuit of the Nauka module, was confirmed by NASA and Russian space agency Roscosmos. While officials stated that the crew and the station were not in danger, the repeated leaks highlight the degrading reliability of Russian space systems. Speculation suggests a potential systematic issue or fault with a subcontractor company. The Russian space sector has been facing difficulties due to funding, failures, and corruption scandals. The ISS remains one of the few areas of cooperation between Russia and the United States amid ongoing tensions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, is investigating a coolant leak on the International Space Station (ISS) that affected a backup radiator circuit on the Nauka module. The primary thermal control circuit is functioning normally, and the crew is not in danger. The cause of the leak is unknown. This incident adds to the mechanical issues Roscosmos has faced in low-Earth orbit, including a coolant leak on a Soyuz spacecraft and a Progress vehicle. Debris in orbit is a growing concern, with the number of uncontrolled objects increasing due to collisions and anti-satellite weapons tests.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Spaceflight Now
An apparent coolant leak has been reported from the Russian laboratory module, Nauka, at the International Space Station (ISS). The crew observed flakes outside the module, prompting NASA's Mission Control to request confirmation from crew member Jasmin Moghbeli. Moghbeli confirmed the leak was coming from the radiator on the MLM module and closed the cupola shutters to prevent contamination. The gym and lab shutters on the U.S. side of the ISS were also closed. NASA has not yet provided an official comment on the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Space.com
Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin completed a 5-hour spacewalk to activate a radiator that they earlier helped relocate outside of the International Space Station. The radiator was deployed on the Nauka module, and the cosmonauts also installed two gap spanners on the European Robotic Arm and completed a few "get-ahead" tasks for future spacewalks. This was the third and last in a series of spacewalks to outfit the exterior of the Nauka module.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Space.com
Two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin, will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) today to deploy and activate a radiator they installed on April 19 during a previous spacewalk. The spacewalk is expected to last about seven hours and will be the third one conducted by the duo during Expedition 69. The Nauka module, a relatively new addition to the ISS, will be the focus of the spacewalk. NASA will provide live coverage of the event.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Washington Examiner
Two Russian cosmonauts successfully completed a seven-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station, relocating an experiment airlock from the Rassvet module to the Nauka science module. During the spacewalk, they also released approximately 11 pounds of used hardware, which harmlessly burned up in the Earth's atmosphere. The relocated airlock is intended to deploy Russian experiment pallets and satellites from inside the Nauka module.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Space.com
Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin successfully relocated an equipment airlock from one module to another on the Russian segment of the International Space Station during a 7-hour and 11-minute spacewalk. The airlock will be used to deploy Russian experiment pallets and small satellites from inside the Nauka module. The cosmonauts also inspected and photographed a radiator they previously repositioned and jettisoned a bundle of spent equipment and no longer needed items.