Russian Progress 71 spacecraft successfully launches with ISS cargo

Russia’s Progress 71 spacecraft has launched with three tons of supplies destined for the International Space Station. The launch took place...

Russia’s Progress 71 spacecraft has launched with three tons of supplies destined for the International Space Station. The launch took place from Kazakhstan’s Baikonur Cosmodrome a little after 1PM EST today. Everything went as planned, according to NASA, which says the spacecraft successfully entered preliminary orbit, deployed its solar arrays, and deployed the antennas used for navigation. The launch involved … Continue reading

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