August 18, 2009. S.P.Korolev RSC Energia,
Korolev, Moscow region
One more stage of tests on the dynamic mockup of the Mini Research Module MRM1 has been completed at S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia.
The tests on this full-scale mockup of the module were run in a special acoustic chamber at RSC Energia. The objective of the tests was to verify the module structure compliance with acoustic loads that are possible during the launch of the MRM1 flight model to the International Space Station (ISS).
The next stage of testing will consist in vibration tests in the Corporation's test facilities.
The flight model of MRM1, which is intended for operation within the ISS Russian Segment, is in the final stage of its assembly and will soon be transferred to the vacuum chamber for leak tests of its hydraulic systems.
For reference:
- S.P.Korolev RSC Energia is the prime manned space flight programs contractor in the Russian rocket and space industry, responsible for the development of the ISS Russian Segment, its integration into the Space Station and its operation, including development and operation of its Russian modules (Zvezda, Pirs, MRM1, MRM2, etc.), manufacturing, launch and operation of Soyuz TMA and Progress M spacecraft.
- By now, modal, thermal vacuum and acoustic tests have been completed on the MRM1 dynamic mockup.
- In accordance with NASA's commitments, MRM1 is to be delivered to ISS in May 2010 in the payload bay of the US Space Shuttle.
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