The head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin wrote about this in his Telegram channel.

"The removal of the Proton-M carrier rocket with the Nauka multifunctional laboratory module for the Russian segment of the ISS to the Baikonur launch complex is scheduled for July 17, launch - July 21," he said.

According to the head of Roscosmos, the reserve launch dates are July 22 and 23.

Earlier it was reported that the "Science" module is capable of producing oxygen for six people.

With this module, astronauts will receive a second toilet, a cabin for a third crew member and the European manipulator ERA - with it it will be possible to perform some work without going into outer space.