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Proton-M | MLM Nauka
Proton-M | MLM Nauka launched on Wed, Jul 21, 2021, 02:58 PM UTC — a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission.
Launch SuccessfulKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Lifted offNET Jul 2021
NET Wed, Jul 21, 2021, 02:58 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Proton-MVehicle
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space CenterProvider
200/39 (200L)Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Human ExplorationMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton-M to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Proton-M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
MLM Nauka
Nauka (which means "Science" in Russian), also known as Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM), is a new module of the russian segment of the ISS. It will dock at Zvezda's nadir port, replacing the Pirs module occupying it since September 2001. The Nauka module is designed to be used for experiments, docking and cargo as well as serve as a crew work and rest area. It is equipped with full guidance and navigation control including engines and an attitude control system that can be used as a backup by the ISS. The Nauka module also brings the European Robotic Arm, for which a spare elbow joint was already launched in 2010, to the orbital laboratory.
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton-M | MLM Nauka launch?
Proton-M | MLM Nauka is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jul 21, 2021, 02:58 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-M | MLM Nauka?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Proton-M | MLM Nauka?
Proton-M | MLM Nauka is an Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission flying on a Proton-M.
Where does Proton-M | MLM Nauka launch from?
It lifts off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.