October 8, 2009.
S.P.Korolev RSC Energia, Korolev, Moscow region

Preparations continue for the launch in November 2009 of the specialized cargo spacecraft/module Progress M-MRM2 with the Mini Research Module MRM2.

The specialized cargo spacecraft Progress M-MRM2, which includes the Mini Research Module MRM2, is now undergoing leak tests.

In the vacuum chamber of the processing facility of Area 254, the hull and the on-board pneumatic and hydraulic systems of this module are being checked for leakages.