Barmin I, Bryukhanov N, Egorov A, Filatov I, Markov A, Senchenkov A, Tsvetkov V. Using the PROGRESS transport spacecraft in structure of the International Space Station for realization of scientific experiments under microgravity conditions.
Acta Astronaut 2002;
51:255-259. [PMID:
12583387 DOI:
10.1016/s0094-5765(02)00055-3]
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Abstract
The problem is considered of using the PROGRESS transport spacecraft, which will deliver the payload on the ISS, as a free flying platform for realization of space experiments. For maintenance of the ISS 5-6 PROGRESS flights per year are planned. Usually after delivery of the payload the PROGRESS undocks from the ISS and burns down in the Earth atmosphere. However, the operating conditions of its onboard systems allow to prolong operation and to make free flight near to the station and repeatedly to be docked to it. It is offered to use this possibility for performing experiments on Material Science.
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