Priroda

Priroda
A view of Priroda from the departing Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-89
Module statistics
COSPAR ID1996-023A
Part ofMir
Launch dateApril 23, 1996 (UTC)
DockedApril 26, 1996 (UTC)
ReentryMarch 23, 2001 (UTC)
Mass19,700 kg (43,400 lb)
Length9.7 m (32 ft)
Diameter4.35 m (14.3 ft)
Pressurised volume66 m3 (2,300 cu ft)
Configuration

Diagram of Priroda

Priroda (Russian: Природа, lit. 'Nature') was the seventh and final module of the Mir space station. Its primary purpose was to conduct Earth resource experiments through remote sensing, to develop and verify remote sensing methods. The control system of Priroda was developed by Khartron.