The space transporter Soyuz-TM is an updated space vehicle of the Soyuz-T-serial for the transportation of the crews
to the Soviet space station MIR.
The construction of the space ship Soyuz-TM based in the main part on the Soviet experiences in the development and
utilization of space vehicles. Like the Soyuz-T the space ship is parted in a re-entry capsule, an orbital part (a
live module) and a control room for the instruments.
The space vehicle Soyuz-TM was advanced in multiple aspects to his predecessor-version. For example there was a new
rapprochement- and docking system named "Kurs" built in. The before used "Igla"-system required the constant alignement of
the space vehicle and the space station to each other for docking, which caused an appreciation of the fuel consumptions.
The space vehicle Soyuz-TM equipped with the "Kurs"-system doesn`t have to modify the angel adjustment of the space station
for docking anymore, so that only the space vehicle consumed fuel for the docking procedure. And the "Kurs"-system
could be used in a greater distance than the "Igla"-System. During the construction of Soyuz-TM also further systems were
modified. For example a newer and more reliable engine unit was installed. Both the docking system and the
with lighter and constanter materials equipped parachute system were perfected. Also the escape system of the Soyuz-TM
was provided with a lighter engine unit.
The space transporter Soyuz-TM is concepted for a crew with maximum three cosmonauts. Due to the lighter accomplishment
of its whole construction and the used systems the space vehicle was able to transport a more of about 200 kg payload into
the orbit than Soyuz-T. The to earth restorable payload ascended for 100 kg. The from the crew used spaces on the Soyuz-TM
had a capacity of total 10 m3.
The space transporter Soyuz-TM was brought into earth orbit with the launch vehicle Soyuz.
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