MLM Nauka

Mission

MLM Nauka

Type: Human Exploration

Nauka (which means "Science" in Russian), also known as Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM), is a new module of the russian segment of the ISS.

Location

200/39 (200L)

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

469 rockets have launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.

Rocket

Proton-M

Length: 58.2 meters
Diameter: 7.4 meters
First Launch: April 7, 2001

Proton-M is a three stage Russian heavy lift launch vehicle derived from the Soviet Proton launch vehicle.

Image Credit: Alex Lane

The Proton-M rocket has been launched a total of 0 times with 0 successful and 0 failed launches.

Agency

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Type: Government
Abbreviation: KhSC
Administration: Director: Andrey Vladimirovich Kalinovskiy
Founded: 1916
Launchers: Proton | Rokot

Country: RUS

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center is a Moscow-based producer of spacecraft and space-launch systems, including the Proton and Rokot rockets and is currently developing the Angara rocket family. The Proton launch vehicle launches from Baikonur and Rokot launches from Baikonur and Plesetsk. Angara will launch from Plesetsk and Vostochny.