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"MIR" ORBITAL COMPLEX (USSR)

Assembly and flight manual

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia was the Prime Contractor for MIR Orbital

Station, developer of the Core Module and the Station Modules, developer and manufacturer

of the major systems supporting their on-orbit operation; responsible for the integrated

electrical interface of the onboard systems and integrated ground electrical tests of the Station

Modules; developer and manufacturer of the Soyuz and Progress space vehicles.

M.V. Khrunichev State Space Scientific-Production Center was a participant in the Core Module

and Modules development; developer and manufacturer of the structure and systems

providing the station Modules autonomous flight.

Station Element Launch Date Docking Date

Core Module 20 February 1986 -

Kvant Module 31 March 1987 09 April 1987

Kvant-2 Module 26 November 1989 06 December 1989

Kristall Module 31 May 1990 10 June1990

Spektr Module 20 May 1995 01 June 1995

Docking Compartment 12 November 1995 15 November 1995

Priroda Module 23 April 1996 26 April 1996

Transport and maintenance support of the Station flight was provided by the Soyuz-

TM-type manned transport and Progress-M cargo vehicles.

GENERAL MIR COMPLEX CHARACTERISTICS

Altitude of Working Orbit 320 - 420 km

Orbit Inclination 51.6 degree

Operation Duration more than 15 years

Core Module was a major part of the entire Orbital Station combining its modules into a single

complex. The core module accommodated control equipment for the station crew life support

systems and science hardware, as well as crew rest locations. The core module consisted of the

transfer compartment with five passive docking assemblies (one axial and four side assemblies),

working compartment, transfer chamber with one docking assembly, and unpressurized

instrument compartment. All docking assemblies were of a passive type of a "probe-drogue"

system.

Module Kvant was intended to conduct astrophysical and other scientific research and

experiments. The module consisted of a laboratory compartment with a transfer chamber and

unpressurized compartment for science instruments. The module on-orbit maneuvering was

provided by the service propulsion compartment, that separated after the module docking to

the Station. The module had two docking assemblies located along its longitudinal axis, namely

active and passive ones. In a free flight the passive assembly was closed by the service

compartment. The Kvant module docked to the transfer chamber of the core module (X axis).

Kvant 2 Module was intended to resupply the Station with science hardware, equipment and

support crew spacewalks, as well as perform various scientific research and experiments. The

module consisted of three pressurized compartments, i.e. instrument-cargo, instrument-

science compartments and dedicated airlock compartment with an egress hatch of 1000 mm in

diameter that swung outward. The module had one active docking assembly installed along its

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longitudinal axis on the instrument-cargo compartment. The nominal location of Kvant-2

within Mir was along -Y axis.

Kristall module was intended to conduct technological and other scientific research and

experiments to support dockings with the vehicles outfitted with androgynous peripheral

docking assemblies. The module consisted of two pressurized compartments, i.e. instrument-

cargo and transfer-docking compartments. The module had three docking assemblies, i.e. axial

active assembly on the instrument-cargo compartment and two androgynous peripheral

docking assemblies on the transfer-docking compartment (axial and lateral). The nominal

position of the Spektr module as part of the MIR Station was along the -Z axis.

Spektr module was intended to conduct scientific research and experiments to investigate

Earth resources, proper external atmosphere of the orbital complex, geophysical processes of a

natural and artificial origin in a near-earth space and in the upper Earth atmosphere, as well as

resupply the station with additional electric power supplies. The module consisted of two

compartments, i.e. pressurized instrument-cargo and unpressurized compartment, on which

two major and two additional solar arrays and science instruments were mounted. The module

had one active docking assembly, located along its longitudinal axis on the instrument-cargo

compartment. The nominal position of the Spektr module as part of the MIR Station was along

the -Y axis.

Docking Compartment (developed at S.P. Korolev RSC Energia) was intended to support

dockings of the U.S. Space Shuttle Orbiters to the MIR Station without modifying its

configuration. It was delivered to orbit by the U.S. Atlantis Orbiter (STS-74) and docked to the

Kristall module (- Z axis).

Priroda module was intended to conduct science research and experiments to investigate

Earth resources, upper Earth atmosphere, space radiation, geophysical processes of a natural

and artificial origin in a near-earth space and in the upper Earth atmosphere. The module

consisted of one pressurized instrument-cargo compartment. The module had one active

docking assembly located along its longitudinal axis. The nominal location of the Priroda

module within the MIR Station was along the -Z axis.

During the MIR Station operation absolute world records of man's continuous on-orbit stay-

time were achieved:

1987 - Yuri Romanenko (326 days 11 hrs 38 min)

1988 - Vladimir Titov, Musa Manarov (365 days 22 hrs 39 min)

1995 - Valery Polyakov (437 days 17 hrs 58 min).

In 1995 Valery Polyakov also became an absolute world record-breaker in total on-orbit stay

time, in 1999 his achievement was exceeded by Sergey Avdeev:

Valery Polyakov - 678 days 16 hrs 33 min (for 2 flights)

Sergey Avdeev - 747 days 14 hrs 12 min (for 3 flights).

Among women world records of space flight duration were achieved by:

Elena Kondakova (169 days 05 h 1 min) in 1995

Shannon Lucid, the USA (188 days 04 hrs 00 min, including a stay-time on the MIR Station of

183 days 23 hrs 00 min) in 1996.

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Orbital complex "Mir" was launched in orbit in a time when the economy of the Soviet Union

began a rapid decline. Top political leadership has declared that now we do not have enemies,

and we do not need the Cosmos. It's too expensive. Military and space industries were

privatized. Specialists did not receive any wages. Engineers left the design offices and traded

Chinese rags markets to survive and feed their families somehow. Unique and secret

technologies were bought on the cheap by Western businessmen. And in the 1992m, the Soviet

Union collapsed. "Mir" was doomed.

Minister of General Machine Building of the USSR Oleg Baklanov, "It happened at the end of

1989-90, it was noticed by Gorbachev and his company, who did not believe in the strength of

our science, industry, the strength of our economy. Gorbachev and Yeltsin deliberately broke

the Soviet economy. All have turned away from the space".

Cosmonaut Gennady Strekalov: "What we are going to sink the station" Mir "- a political

decision. First of all, you need the U.S. - the main rival to Russia in space ..."

March 23, 2001 year orbital complex "Mir" was dropped with the orbit and sunk in the Pacific

Ocean.

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INTRODUCTION

The package contains

Folders Name in VAB Name in Package

Parts Mir ASAS

MIR_ASAS

Mir Core Module (aka Base Block)

MIR_core

Mir Solar Panel

MIR_core_solar

Mir Core Top Solar Panel

MIR_core_solar_top

Mir Kvant-1

MIR_KVANT_core

Mir Kvant-1 Solar Panel

MIR_KVANT_core_solar

Mir Launch Probe

MIR_probe

Mir RCS Thruster Block

MIR_RCS

Mir Docking Port Drogue

MIR_soviet_dockport

Mir Docking Port Probe

MIR_soviet_dockport_papa

Mir Kristall

MIR_TKS_KRISTALL

Mir Kvant-2

MIR_TKS_KVANT2

Mir Priroda

MIR_TKS_PRIRODA

Mir Spektr

MIR_TKS_SPECTER

Internals\Spaces

- TKS_internal

- MIR_core_internal

Plugins - AdvSASModuleToggle.dll

- KAS.dll

- Romfarer.dll

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INSTALL

To install you should unpack the zip file to the directory in which the executable file (ksp.exe) is

located.

If the installation is successful, you will find parts in VAB in these sections:

PODS CONTROL UTILITY

Mir Launch

Probe

Mir ASAS Mir Core

Module

Mir Core

Solar Panel

Mir Core

Top Solar

Panel

Mir Kvant-1 Mir Kvant-1

Solar Panel

Mir RCS Mir

Docking

Port

Drogue

Mir

Docking

Port Probe

Mir Kristall Mir Kvant-2 Mir Priroda

Mir Spektr

Make sure that the Plugins folder contains the following files:

- AdvSASModuleToggle.dll

- KAS.dll

- Romfarer.dll

ASSEMBLY

The modules of the "Mir" Orbital Complex can operate in both the manned and in manned

mode. However, they do not envisage the existence of orbit crews within modules.

Therefore, the Assembly of each module of the "Mir" Orbital Complex begins with Launch of

Probe to the Mir unmanned management module. This detail provides control at the stage of

launching into orbit. After the release of a circular reference orbit, Mir Launch Probe must be

undocked from the display module. After that, each module can maneuver in manned mode.

Testing confirmed the compatibility with the most popular avtopilotami– MechJeb, ORDA.

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CORE MODULE

- Five passive docking device top

- Radial switchable ASAS

- 2 solar panels

- Passive docking device at the bottom

- An unmanned control module

ATTENTION!

Mutual position of the docking device should be the same as in the picture below.

Once in orbit, expand the built-in antenna and the open portholes.

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KRISTALL

- Two passive docking unit upstairs

- Radial switchable ASAS

- 4 blocks RCS - two on the left and

right side

- Active docking device

- An unmanned control module

ATTENTION!

Mutual position of the active docking

device and the unmanned control

module should be the same as in the

picture below.

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KVANT-2

- Two solar panels

- Radial switchable ASAS

- 4 blocks RCS - two on the left and right side

- Active docking device

- An unmanned control module

ATTENTION!

Mutual position of the active docking device

and the unmanned control module should

be the same as in the picture below.

After docking with the Core Module, expand

built-in equipment.

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PRIRODA

- Radial switchable ASAS

- 4 blocks RCS - two on the left and right side

- Active docking device

- An unmanned control module

ATTENTION!

Mutual position of the active docking device

and the unmanned control module should be

the same as in the picture below.

After docking with the Core Module, expand

the built-in antenna.

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KVANT-1

- Active docking device top

- Passive mating device at the bottom

Because the module "Kvant-1" has no engine

and is not able to perform the orbital

maneuvers, rendezvous and docking, you have

to build for him a lift (not included).

Collect unmanned tug of any in-stock parts. Do

not forget the alignment engine approach and

orientation relative to the center of mass.

ATTENTION!

Mutual position of a passive docking device

and the unmanned control module should be

the same as in the picture below.

After docking with the Core Module, expand the built-in antenna.

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SPEKTR

- 4 solar panels

- Radial switchable ASAS

- 4 blocks docking and orientation engines - two

on the left and right side

- Active docking device

- An unmanned control module

ВНИМАНИЕ!

Взаимное положение активного

стыковочного устройства и беспилотного

модуля управления должно быть таким, как

на картинке ниже.

To deliver the modules in orbit use the "Proton" launch vehicle.

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OPERATION

АSAS

After each new module or dock the spacecraft with a Core Module, deactivate the module

ASAS. Leave checked only ASAS at the basic unit. This will reduce the fluctuation of the orbital

complex.

THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS

In any way, take the solar

panels Kvant-1 Solar Panel

into orbit. Then send it to a

panel of the astronaut. When

he is close enough, the panel

menu button appears Grab |

Drop. Click this button or

press the [G] key. The panel is

on the back of the astronaut.

Fly to the place where going

to install the panel. Hold

down the [H]. Possible

installation takes the form of

the green circle. Specify the

exact location of the mouse.

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FAQ

What are the parts of this package can

be used in EVA?

Solar Panels Mir Core Top Solar Panel und Kvant-1

Solar Panel

Docking ports are compatible with the

stock?

Yes, all and all.

Is there a Core Module interiors and

other station modules Mir? How to get

inside?

Yes. Fly around the modules until you are prompted

to press a button [F]. Some modules hatches are

distinctively marked.

АВТОРЫ

CREDITS

3D modeling and texturing - BobCat

Programming – CrashnBurn

Documentation, Testing and Tuning – CCCP

Testing -- BlazingAngel665

Used information from websites:

http://www.energia.ru/

http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Mir_Hardware_Heritage

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR 'AS IS' INCLUDING ALL FAULTS AND ANY EXPRESS

OR IMPLLIED WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR

ANY LOSS(S), DAMAGE(S), OR COST(S) IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE AS A RESULT OF ITS USE. IF YOU DO

NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS THEN YOU MAY NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE. USING THIS SOFTWARE

OR ANY PART OF THIS PACKAGE WILL CONSTITUTE COMPLIANCE WITH THESE TERMS OF USAGE.