The Nauka module ("Science" in Russian) or also known as Multipurpose Laboratory Module, is a module located on the Russian segment of the ISS.

Launch vehicle: It was flown aboard a Proton-M rocket on July 21, 2021. It was originally planned to be launched in 2007.

Docking to ISS: Nauka docked to the nadir port of Zvezda on July 29, 2021 replacing the old PIRS module which undocked from the ISS on July 26, 2021.

Outfitting Nauka:

A series of russian EVAs were performed in order to add extra equipment to the Nauka module. The outfitting equipment for Nauka was launched aboard the Rassvet module which was carried by Space Shuttle Atlantis on STS-132 mission in 2010. The equipment included a spare elbow joint for the ERA, an ERA portable workpost, an Airlock and a Radiator. The Airlock and Radiator were finally installed on Nauka by the ERA in May 2023.

On Nov 26, 2021 the new module Prichal was docked to Nauka.

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Assembly Manual (34 mb)

Nauka AXM Manual