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The Mini Research Module 1 segment of the International Space Station
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The Mini Research Module 1 segment of the International Space Station
May 18, 2010 - In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Russian-built Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM-1) is transferred from space shuttle Atlantis payload bay to be permanently attached to the Earth-facing port of the Zarya Functional Cargo Block (FGB) of the International Space Station. Named Rassvet, Russian for dawn, the module is the second in a series of new pressurized components for Russia. Rassvet will be used for cargo storage and will provide an additional docking port to the station
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This print captures the awe-inspiring moment when the Russian-built Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM-1) is delicately maneuvered by the Canadarm2 robotic arm, as it is transferred from space shuttle Atlantis to its permanent position on the International Space Station. Aptly named Rassvet, meaning dawn in Russian, this module marks a significant addition to Russia's pressurized components for space exploration. The image showcases the Earth-facing port of the Zarya Functional Cargo Block (FGB), where Rassvet will be attached. With its primary purpose being cargo storage and an additional docking port, this module plays a crucial role in expanding capabilities aboard the station. Against a backdrop of endless outer space and our beautiful planet Earth, this photograph highlights both human ingenuity and technological marvels. The mechanical arm gracefully holds MRM-1 with precision and strength while floating weightlessly amidst vastness. In vibrant color and horizontal composition, Stocktrek Images perfectly captures this historic moment in time. This single object represents years of scientific progress and international collaboration that have propelled humanity further into space exploration. With no people present in the frame, attention is solely focused on this remarkable piece of equipment that symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our home planet. Through artful photography, we are reminded of humanity's boundless curiosity about what lies beyond our blue skies.
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