Russian Research Module
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The Russian Research Module (RM) is a Russian element of the International Space Station (ISS) that provides facilities for Russian experiments and research. It is analogous to the U.S. Laboratory. There will be one RM on the ISS.
One Research Module and the Universal Docking Module have been cancelled.
A Research Module will be built and launched in 2010 or later. The Universal Docking Module will be replaced by the Multipurpose Laboratory Module (built from the FGB-2 Zarya backup),which will be launched in 2009.
The RM is currently listed as "under review" on the ISS launch manifest [1], and may be cancelled.
The current design in use is the use of the FGB-2 built by Russia as a backup to the Zarya control block. Major differences will be in the research facilities, docking ports, and the addition of a thermal rejection system.
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Already launched: Zarya | Unity (Node 1) | Zvezda | Destiny | Quest airlock | Pirs airlock Launched periodically: Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Scheduled for Shuttle: Harmony (Node 2) | Columbus | Kibō | SPDM | Node 3 | Cupola Scheduled for Proton: Multipurpose Laboratory Module | European Robotic Arm | Russian Research Module Other subsystems: Integrated Truss Structure | Canadarm2 Canceled or unused: Interim Control Module | Universal Docking Module | Docking and Stowage Module | Habitation Module | Crew Return Vehicle | Propulsion Module Ships: Soyuz | Progress | H-II Transfer Vehicle | Automated Transfer Vehicle See also: assembly sequence |
