Russia launches unmanned laboratory to ISS Station

Russian Federation of Space Roskosmos signed with Russian Space Rocket Corporation RKK Energia a new $ 11 million contract to build an unmanned orbital laboratory.

The multi-purpose ethical laboratory called 'Oka-T-MKC' is expected to work independently in orbit around the Earth.

There used to be this kind of 'flying laboratory' such as satellites, unmanned aerial stations and other space equipment that were put into orbit to conduct experiments in weightless conditions.

In addition, the laboratory examines other space technologies such as protecting the engine from the effects of radiation.

Model of Oka-T-MKC flight laboratory of Russia.

Characteristics of the Russian laboratory are capable of pairing with the International Space Station. This allows astronauts working on ISS to use scientific equipment, test experimental results and collect samples obtained during laboratory research 'Oka-T-MKC '.

The "Ока-Т-МKС" laboratory can carry more than 800kg of scientific equipment, in an enclosed space as well as an external installation, exposed to open space in the universe. The open space of the working module and the closed chamber places equipment up to 18m ³ , equipped with standard doors to connect to the ISS Station.

The operation time of the "Ока-Т-МKС" laboratory will last from 60 to 180 days. After being disconnected from the ISS Station, the crew on the station can take back the results of the experiments conducted and move to the ground. It is not anticipated that the recovery of this laboratory is expected so after it is separated from the ISS Station, it will fly in the universe and then burn when it falls into the Earth's atmosphere.

The location of this space launch lab is unknown. It is possible that Kuru, Baikonur or Phuong Dong stations . will be selected after the design will end at the end of 2013.