W Rosji ogłoszono przetarg na nowy moduł do ISS
Roskosmos has announced a competition to create scientific and power module (NEM-1) for the Russian segment of the International Space Station, the maximum amount of the contract - 15.15 billion rubles, the work must be completed before the end of November 2015, according to the materials of the tender of the website public procurement .
Earlier it was reported that Russia plans to create two modules for the ISS BEP-1 and BEP-2, and their launches are planned for 2014 and 2015 respectively.
According to the terms of reference, published on the website of public procurement, the module's life should be at least 17 years, of which two years - the period of storage and preparation for launch, and 15 years - life in the Russian segment of the ISS.
Inside the module NEM-1 should be 30 cubic meters of free space that can be used crew. The module will be placed universal rack medical equipment, fitness equipment, and means of prevention of adverse factors of space flight, and other appliances and units.
Solar battery module to generate electricity an average annual capacity of at least 18 kilowatts at the beginning of operation.
Applications for the contest must be submitted by November 20, the winners of the tender will be announced after November 29. Amount of the security of the contract - 12.12 billion rubles, according to RIA Novosti.