A rapid delivery of three tons of supplies reaches the ISS

Space · Published 9 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Watch how the unpiloted Russian Progress 56 cargo craft achieved an automated docking to the International Space Station just six hours after launching from Kazakhstan.

The Progress 56 cargo craft successfully docked to the Pirs module on July 23, carrying nearly three tons of essential supplies. This delivery includes food, fuel, and other necessities for the Expedition 40 crew currently stationed on the International Space Station.

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