Merging-M Spacecraft successfully assembled with ISS

The first new generation spacecraft called Russia's TMA-M Consortium, equipped with a digital control system, successfully assembled with the International Space Station (ISS) at 4 am (Moscow time). ) October 10.

>>>Russian spacecraft launches 3 astronauts to ISS

The TMA-M Combined Spacecraft is about to assemble into ISS. (Photo: RIA Novosti) The TMA-M Combined Vessel is launched by the Joint-rocket-FG on October 8 from Baikonur, Kazakhstan space airport, bringing two Russian astronauts Alexander Kalery and Olek Skripochka American astronaut Scott Kelly went to ISS, starting their six-month "extraterrestrial" business trip .

TMA-M Combined Vessels have basic tasks such as conducting experiments on the adaptation of this first-generation new ship with a range of modified systems, including computers and telematics systems. .

During the six-month period on ISS, the new international travel team plans to step out into space three times.