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    • DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOYUS CREW TRANSPORT VEHICLE: EXPERIENCE FROM THE PAST, CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE

    Paper number

    IAC-08.B3.2.-D2.7.2

    Author

    Prof. Evgeny Mikrin, S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia, Russia

    Coauthor

    Mr. Sergey Gusev, S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia, Russia

    Coauthor

    Mr. Sergey Moiseev, S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia, Russia

    Coauthor

    Mr. Vladimir Garshin, S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia, Russia

    Year

    2008

    Abstract
    Presently the International Space Station (ISS) designed by the broad international cooperation is operating in the Low Earth orbit. The ISS consists of two segments –Russian (RS) and American (USOS).
Modules of the other international Partners are integrated into these two segments.

Crew transportation is performed by the U.S. Space Shuttle and the Russian Soyuz. Soyuz crew transport vehicle has a record of 40 years operation providing reliable and safe crew transportation to space stations. Since Soyuz maiden flight its onboard systems, assemblies and units have been several times upgraded to considerably increase reliability and efficiency.

Soyuz crew transport vehicle is the only existing orbital means to support crew rescue for the International Space Station maintained in orbit in stand by mode during the whole operation period. Now Soyuz GN&C and T&T systems are being modified to provide for the future use of the vehicle.

The paper presents modernization of Soyuz TMA and Progress M/M1 transport vehicles. Highlighting the tasks, goals, process and prospects of modernization. Modernization provides for the development and commissioning of the upgraded descent control loop, commissioning of common TT&C, new GN&C includes upgraded Onboard Computer System. The paper will describe the implementation of the above mentioned modifications for the new upgraded Soyuz vehicle.
    Abstract document

    IAC-08.B3.2.-D2.7.2.pdf

    Manuscript document

    IAC-08.B3.2.-D2.7.2.pdf (🔒 authorized access only).

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