Universal Docking Module

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The Universal Docking Module (UDM) (Russian: Универсальный стыковочный модуль) was a planned Russian component for the International Space Station, to be jointly built by RKK Energia and Khrunichev. The original design would have it docked to the nadir (Earth-facing) Zvezda service module docking port, and have four docking ports to accommodate the 2 Russian Research Modules, the Life Support Module (LSM) and the SO2 docking compartment. Because the LSM, SO2, and a Research Module had since been cancelled due to lack of funds, this module was also cancelled. The one remaining RM would be fitted to the freed location on Zvezda, but in the latest design it will be used by the Docking Cargo Module instead.

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• NASA assembly sequence - Updated December 8, 2006
• Space Events diary July-September 2001 .pdf - There is a paragraph stating the UDM was cancelled and to be replaced with the 70% complete FGB-2, with modifications
• FGB-2 module - An article written in Aug. 10, 2001, discussing the plans for UDM and FGB-2

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