Since the end of April 2021 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, the Yuzhny Space Center (TsENKI branch, part of Roscosmos) specialists have been reequipping the Proton-M carrier rocket launch complex.
Due to unique overall dimensions of nose fairing for the Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module, the launch complex needs to have its systems improved, including the ascent unit temperature control system and the servicing platform. Testing Center No. 2, Test Management and Control Center and other related organizations (the Titan special design bureau, VNIIKHOLODMASH) specialists take part in these activities.
By now, the design documentation has been developed and corrected, integrated tests program has been prepared. Launch complex additional equipment has been produced and delivered to the cosmodrome. Currently, the equipment is being assembled; startup and commissioning and launch complex integrated testing to follow.
In 1998 and 2000, the Baikonur Site No. 81 launch complex was reequipped during the launch preparation of Zarya and Zvezda modules of the Russian ISS segment.
