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What is the Nauka unit?
The Nauka was originally created as a reserve for another Russian unit, the Zarya, and was later reused. Nauka in Russian means science, and its main task: providing laboratory equipment for experiments.
Additionally, the unit includes a radiation-insulated cabin with additional living space for astronauts, a toilet, a new water recirculation and air filtration system, storage space, and a robotic arm provided by the European Space Agency.
Weighing over 20 tons and over 42 feet long, the Nauka is set to become one of the largest units on the station. A series of space trips will be required to connect it to the electrical circuit and command station.
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