![]() Progress Cargo Vehicles: carry reboost propellant (up to 3,000 kg) to the SpaceĪutomated Transfer Vehicle (ATV): is a transfer vehicle to carry reboost propellantĪnd supplies to the Space Station. The Soyuz CTV can normally accommodate a crew of three, orĪ crew of teo when considering the return of an ill or injured crewmember with room for medical Rejection for the Space Station's science and operationsĬrew Transfer Vehicles (CTVs): include a modified Russian Soyuz TM capsule andĪnother vehicle yet to be determined. Science Power Platform (SPP): will provide power (approximately 25 kW) and heat Habitation functions (toilet and hygiene facilities). Russian Service Module: provides life support and utilities, thrusters, and The US, will be launched on a Proton vehicle The 19,300 kg element, built in Russia but purchased by Total mass: 456,620 kg final, 289,470 kg to end-2008Ĭanadian Mobile Servicing System: includes a 16.8 m robot arm with 113 t payloadĬapability, as well as a mobile transporter, which can be positioned along the truss for roboticįunctional Cargo Block (FGB): includes the energy block, contingency fuel storage, $0.7 billion development $8.9 billion NASA estimate for assembly complete $17.4 billion INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION SPECIFICATIONSĬost: preliminary design (1985-87) $0.6 billion station-related design/development ![]() ISS assembly delayed 2 1/2 years following loss of Shuttle Columbia and crew in 2003. ![]() Continuous occupation by a 3-man crew began in 2000 (reduced to 2 during grounding of Shuttle fleet), increased to a 6-man crew at assembly completion. It also manages the subcontractors.Īssembly will require about 22 Space Shuttle and 11 Russian launches. It is responsible for the design, development, physical and analytical integration, test, delivery, and launch of the vehicle, in addition to one year of sustaining engineering following launch of each package, including spares. Boeing is responsible for delivering the full-up vehicle and for coordinating and integrating the US portion with international elements. Logistics modules will be delivered as required.īoeing Defense & Space Group was named 1 as prime contractor for the revised station. Canada's Mobile Servicing System will play a key role in assembly and servicing. The European Space Agency's (ESA) Columbus laboratory has been gradually reduced because of financial constraints, but the contract was finally signed in April 1996. Japan will fly a lab/experiment platform. NASA will provide the truss structure, two laboratory and habitation modules, and two interconnecting nodes. ![]() The Station's pressurized modules provide a shirt-sleeve environment for up to seven astronauts and scientists. The International Space Station's evolution, final configuration and Russia's involvement were largely settled in 1994. Space Stations - ISS International Space Station ![]()
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