Nodes 1, 2, and 3 are U.S. elements that provide six docking ports, four radial and two axial, for attachment of other modules. Each of the nodes also provides external attachment points for the truss. Finally, the nodes provide internal storage space and access between modules. This table provides design drawings for the Russian components of the Space Station. Images used with permission from Lockheed Martin Systems Engineering Modelingand Design Analysis Laboratory. |
