Kvant Module
Berthed at the core module's aft axial port in 1987, the module weighs 11 tons and carries telescopes and equipment for attitude control and life support.
| Module | Mass (Kg) | Length (m) | Max. Diameter (m) | Pressurized Volume (Cubic Meters) | No. of Solar Arrays/Area (Square Meters) | Power Output (KW) | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kvant 1 | 11,050 | 5.8 | 4.15 | 40 | 1 | 6 KW | Astronomy, some control & life support, Progress & Soyuz docking |
Kvant was added to the Mir core's aft port in 1987. This small, 11-ton module contains astrophysics instruments, life support and attitude control equipment.
The purpose of the Kvant-1 module is to provide data and observations for research into the physics of active galaxies, quasars, and neutron stars. This data is gathered with devices which measure electromagnetic spectra and x-ray emissions. The Kvant-1 also supports biotechnology experiments in the areas of antiviral preparations and fractions.
The Kvant-1 module is divided into a pressurized laboratory compartment and a nonpressurized equipment compartment. The laboratory compartment is further divided into an instrumentation area and a living area, which are separated by an interior partition. A pressurized transfer chamber connects the Passive Docking Unit with the laboratory chamber. The nonpressurized equipment compartment contains power stabilizers.
Sources:
ISS Phase I - Space Station Mir
Shuttle-Mir Web: Mir Components - NASA
Wednesday, 31-Dec-1969 18:00:00 CST
CSR/TSGC Team Web