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MPLM [9 records]

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Record 1 2004-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
DEF

Pressurized module carried in space in the Space Shuttle payload bay that is used to transport materials and supplies.

CONT

When the International Space Station (ISS) was redesigned again in 1993, NASA & the Italian Space Agency decided to expand the original Mini-Pressurized Logistics Module design. The new MultiPurpose Logistics Module is twice as long and an carry up to 9000 kg of cargo to ISS. ... The module carries up to sixteen refrigerator-sized (203 x 105cm) payload racks, five of which may contain refrigerators/freezers. Other so-called "EXPRESS Racks" can be outfitted with lockers for small experiments. Additional cargo can be carried in center aisle stowage containers.

OBS

mini pressurized logistics module; MPLM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

La boîte à gants [...] devrait être lancée dans le mini-module logistique pressurisé en mai 2002.

OBS

minimodule logistique pressurisé; MPLM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

The Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module(MPLM), built by the Italian Space Agency(ASI), is the second of three such pressurized modules that will serve as the International Space Station's "moving vans", carrying laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and from the International Space Station aboard the space shuttle. Construction of ASI's Raffaello module was the responsibility of Alenia Aerospazio in Turin, Italy. Raffaello was delivered to Kennedy Space Center from Italy in July 1999 by a special Beluga cargo aircraft. The cylindrical module is about 6. 4 meters(21 feet) long and 4. 6 meters(15 feet) in diameter. It weighs about 9, 000 pounds(almost 4. 1 metric tons). It can carry up to 20, 000 pounds(9. 1 metric tons) of cargo packed into 16 standard space station equipment racks. Although built in Italy, Raffaello and two additional MPLMs are owned by the U. S. They were provided in exchange for Italian access to U. S. research time on the station.

OBS

Rafaello multipurpose logistics module; Rafaello logistic module; Raffaello cargo module: terms officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

Raffaello logistics carrier hatch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
OBS

L'«Italian Multi-Purpose Laboratory Modules» (MPLMs) est un élément construit sur le modèle du COF (Colombus) européen et abritera l6 emplacements normalisés aptes à recevoir des charges italiennes, européennes ou américaines. [...] L'ASI [Agence spatiale italienne] construit également les «Node-2» et «Node-3» pour le compte de la NASA.

OBS

module logistique polyvalent Rafaello; module logistique Rafaello; module Rafaello : termes uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Leonardo Multipurpose Logistics Module, which was built by the Italian Space Agency (ASI), is the first of three such pressurized modules that will serve as the International Space Station’s "moving vans," carrying laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and from the Station aboard the Space Shuttle. The unpiloted, reusable logistics modules function as both a cargo carrier and a Space Station module when they are flown. Mounted in the Space Shuttle’s cargo bay for launch and landing, they are berthed to the Station using the shuttle’s robotic arm after the shuttle has docked. While berthed to the Station, racks of equipment are unloaded from the module and then old racks and equipment may be reloaded to be taken back to Earth. The logistics module is then detached from the Station and positioned back into the Shuttle’s cargo bay for the trip home. When in the cargo bay, the cargo module is independent of the Shuttle cabin, and there is no passageway for Shuttle crewmembers to travel from the Shuttle cabin to the module. In order to function as an attached Station module as well as a cargo transport, the logistics modules also include components that provide some life support, fire detection and suppression, electrical distribution and computer functions. Eventually, the modules also will carry refrigerator freezers for transporting experiment samples and food to and from the station.

CONT

When the International Space Station (ISS) was redesigned again in 1993, NASA & the Italian Space Agency decided to expand the original Mini-Pressurized Logistics Module design. The new MultiPurpose Logistics Module is twice as long and an carry up to 9000kg of cargo to ISS. ... The module carries up to sixteen refrigerator-sized (203 x 105cm) payload racks, five of which may contain refrigerators/freezers. Other so-called "EXPRESS Racks" can be outfitted with lockers for small experiments. Additional cargo can be carried in center aisle stowage containers.

OBS

multi-purpose logistics module; MPLM : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

Key term(s)
  • multi purpose logistics module

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le MPLM [Multi-Purpose Logistics Module] est un module pressurisé doté d'un système de soutien-vie interne sophistiqué, à l'intérieur duquel les astronautes peuvent travailler. Il est le seul module pouvant livrer à la Station des expériences dans leurs bâtis spéciaux venant s'intégrer aux laboratoires de l'ISS [International Space Station]. Il sert aussi de «fourgonnette» à l'aller comme au retour, transportant d'autres équipements et fournitures, et reste attaché à la Station pendant son déchargement et son chargement.

CONT

L'Italian Multi-Purpose Laboratory Modules (MPLMs) est un élément construit sur le modèle du COF [Colombus Orbital Facility] européen et abritera l6 emplacements normalisés aptes à recevoir des charges italiennes, européennes ou américaines.

OBS

module logistique italien; MPLM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Module logistique polyvalent Donatello, Raffaello.

Spanish

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Record 4 2004-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

As Donatello is prepared for flight, currently planned for 2004, the payload test team will conduct several tests, from leak tests to electrical and software compatibility tests with other Station elements in the SSPF. [Space Station Processing Facility] The most significant mechanical task to be performed on Donatello in the SSPF is the installation and outfitting of the racks for carrying the various experiments and cargo.

OBS

The reusable Multi-Purpose Logistics Modules are named Leonardo, Raffaello, and Donatello.

OBS

Donatello multipurpose logistics module: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

Key term(s)
  • Donnatello

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

Ces trois modules [Leonardo, Raffaello, Donatello] réutilisables seront employés comme un conteneur. Ils seront fixés dans la soute de navette, au décollage comme à l'atterrissage. Une fois en orbite et la navette amarrée à la station, ils seront fixés à la station grâce au bras robotique de la navette. Une fois fixés le chargement ou déchargement du matériel peut se faire, ensuite ils seront détachés de la station et remis dans la soute de la navette pour un retour sur terre. Une fois dans la soute, ils sont indépendants de la cabine de la navette, aucun passage n'est possible entre la navette et ces modules. Une fois attachés à la station, ils ont toutes les fonctions comme les autres modules, détection feu, pressurisation, électricité etc. Éventuellement ces modules peuvent être utilisés comme un réfrigérateur pour transporter des échantillons d'expérience ou de la nourriture pour et en provenance de la station. Bien que construit par l'Agence spatiale italienne, ces modules de logistique polyvalents connus sous le nom MPLMs [Multipurpose Logistics Module], ont été commandés par les USA et ont été construits en coopération avec l'Agence Spatiale Italienne.

OBS

module logistique polyvalent Donatello; module logistique Donatello; module Donatello : termes uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Key term(s)
  • module Donnatello
  • Donnatello

Spanish

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Record 5 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The COF Element is a multi-purpose cylindrical pressurised laboratory with an Earth-like atmosphere, permanently attached to the ISS. It has a capacity for 10 international standard payload racks(5 of which are allocated for use by other International Partners) with the facilities to be used primarily for the materials science, fluid physics and compatible life science disciplines. The COF also has external attachment points providing resources for Space Science, Earth Observation and Technology disciplines. The COF... will be attached to the "front-end" of the ISS at Node 2. The primary structure is based on the Italian Space Agency's Mini Payload Logistics Module(MPLM) primary structure and is 6. 7 m long by 4. 46 m diameter.

OBS

The steady-state operations of the COF systems and the European Payloads located within the COF will be supported by a number of organisations, teams and ground segment facilities both in Europe and the US ... Each facility is interconnected with the ESA provided IGS (Interconnect Ground Subnet). This wide area network will be implemented around a hub in Europe, with relays at the major points of data entry (MCC-H, PDSS) and nodes at each of the sites in Europe involved in COF operations. It will be based on a combination of leased lines and a public service provided ATM Virtual Private Network (VPN).

OBS

Columbus orbital facility; COF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

Le COF se présente physiquement sous la forme d'un cylindre accusant 9500 kg au lancement, mesurant 6,7 mètres sur 4,5 mètres. Raccordé au point de branchement numéro 2 (node 2), il en recevra sa puissance électrique sous la forme de courant continu à 120 volts et d'autres ressources. Sa consommation pourra aller jusqu'à 13,5 kW. Vu de l'extérieur, le COF est une coque pressurisée cylindrique munie de deux cônes d'extrémité, ainsi que de tourillons servant au transport et à la manutention du module. Rigidifiée et recouverte de plusieurs couches d'isolant thermique et d'un blindage de protection contre les météorites ainsi que les débris spatiaux de plus en plus nombreux, elle est en outre équipée d'une structure d'accrochage sur la coque extérieure en vue des opérations de manutention et d'assemblage au moyen du bras télémanipulateur de la Station spatiale (SSRMS) pouvant aussi servir à la transmission de signaux électriques et de données au moyen de relais integrés.

OBS

[...] le laboratoire européen Columbus [est] doté d'un petit bras pour les manipulations extérieures.

OBS

module laboratoire Columbus; COF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Coque extérieure du COF.

Spanish

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Record 6 2003-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Cryorack, an International Standard Payload Rack(ISPR) outfitted with a liner(mechanical infrastructure) and subsystems to support operations of the freezers as well as transportation and operations in the Mini Pressurised Logistic Module(MPLM)...

OBS

cryorack: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

bâti congélateur cryogénique : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 7 2002-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

Cargo Transfer Bags(CTBs) are Nomex bags that contain removable, reconfigurable divider. CTBs are capable of providing stowage for items on-orbit as well as in the following transportation vehicles : the Orbiter Middeck, Spacehab Module, MPLM [Multi-Purpose Logistics Module], HTV [H-II Transfer Vehicle], Progress, and Soyuz. The CTBs are available in half, single, double, and triple sizes. Each configuration has a zipper closure and a removable mesh netting restraint system located inside the CTB. Additional Features : Transfers cargo at sub-rack level [;] Clear pocket labels : 2 on inside, 4 on outside [;] External handles [;] Permanent bar code identification on outside of CTB [;] Exterior pockets for placing labels of the bag contents [;] Velcro straps on exterior for on-orbit attachment.

OBS

cargo transfer bag: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
OBS

L'image d'un sapin était sur le sac de transfert, qu'ils ont attaché à la FPP [Floating Potential Probe], pour symboliser le sommet de la station [...]

OBS

sac de transfert de fret : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 8 2001-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

A sub-rack payload destined for an EXPRESS Rack(an EXPRESS payload) can be transported to the ISS in the orbiter middeck, in an inactive EXPRESS Rack in the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module(MPLM), or in an EXPRESS transportation rack in the MPLM. Passive EXPRESS payloads are transported to the ISS in the MPLM, either in an inactive EXPRESS Rack or in an inactive EXPRESS transportation rack. An EXPRESS payload that must be active during ascent/descent or must have late or early access may be integrated into the space shuttle orbiter mid-deck. An EXPRESS rack payload can be transported from the ISS to the ground with the same options for launch.

OBS

EXPRESS payload: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

Passive Express payload.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

charge utile EXPRESS : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 9 2001-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

A sub-rack payload destined for an EXPRESS Rack(an EXPRESS payload) can be transported to the ISS in the orbiter middeck, in an inactive EXPRESS Rack in the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module(MPLM), or in an EXPRESS transportation rack in the MPLM.

OBS

inactive EXPRESS rack: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

bâti EXPRESS inactif : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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