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Photo Gallery - Kvant-2
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Media Gallery for Kvant-2
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Short Description
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Kvant 2 Cutaway
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Kvant 2 was the second addition to the Mir core module. The module has is divided into three pressurised compartments: instrumentation/cargo, science instruments and an airlock.
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Kvant 2 Cutaway
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Kvant-2
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kvant2dg.jpg 542 x 210 16.7 kb Credit: © Mark Wade
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Kvant-2
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Kvant 2
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kvant2.gif 190 x 294 2.2 kb Credit: © Mark Wade
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Kvant 2
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Kvant 2 Large
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kvan2big.gif 148 x 386 2.3 kb Credit: © Mark Wade
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Kvant 2 Large
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37K Comparison
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Competing concepts for Mir space station modules. From top: Chelomei's TKS module from Almaz, consisting of the FGB tug, VA re-entry capsule, and abort rocket; 37K Kvant laboratory module, with FGB tug as used to dock with aft port of Mir; 37K Kvant laboratory after docking; NPO Energia design for follow-on 37K modules (cancelled); FGB-derived modules actually used.
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37kcomps.jpg 264 x 480 22.5 kb Credit: © Mark Wade
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37K Comparison
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