Russia succeeds with critical ISS resupply

Posted on 6 Jul 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Following two previous failed rocket launches, a Russian resupply vessel yesterday successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) bringing much-needed supplies to the astronauts onboard.

The unmanned ‘Progress’ craft launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Friday before arriving at the ISS on Sunday. The craft carried 2.5 tonnes of food, water, fuel, oxygen and other critical supplies for the space station. “The third time’s the charm as the say! Progress 60 arrives overnight. Great news,” tweeted Space Station Commander Scott…

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