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It was replaced by TsVM-101 in Soyuz TMA-M and later models so they can use that 70kg for payload. Edit: Found a nice source for a lot of information including
by ahoka 8y ago
It was replaced by TsVM-101 in Soyuz TMA-M and later models so they can use that 70kg for payload.
Edit: Found a nice source for a lot of information including comparision between the Argon and the TsVM: http://www.bis-space.com/belgium/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/russiafuture.pdf http://www.bis-space.com/belgium/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/...
The new module is 8.3kg and consumes 46 watts of power.
- pinewurst 8y agoThanks for that! It's interesting that Argon-16 (and its replacement) are located in the service module which is jettisoned after the deorbit burn.
- dogma1138 8y agoNo need for it in the crew compartment, overall it’s likely worth bringing and additional 70kg of equipment back than a computer that can likely won’t survive the landing.