New ISS Module Launches Today

Today, at 1422 GMT, a new International Space Station (ISS) module, named the Mini-Research Module 2, will take off from the RosCosmos-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan. The MRM2 is also called Poisk, which is the Russian word for “explore.” The craft will take off from ... [ read more >> ]

Poisk (MRM2) is seen here being placed inside its dedicated delivery vehicle

Image comment: Poisk (MRM2) is seen here being placed inside its dedicated delivery vehicle
Image credits: RSC Energia

Poisk (MRM2) is seen here being placed inside its dedicated delivery vehicle