The logistics of life in orbit: a three-ton delivery to the ISS
In short: Watch how the unpiloted Russian Progress 57 cargo ship completes its journey from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station. This video highlights the essential logistics required to sustain human life in the vacuum of space.
Launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on October 29, the Progress 57 craft traveled roughly 261 miles over the Atlantic Ocean before docking with the Pirs Docking Compartment. It serves as a critical lifeline for the six members of Expedition 41.
The cargo ship delivered nearly three tons of supplies, including 1,940 pounds of propellant, 926 pounds of water, 48 pounds of oxygen, and 57 pounds of air. It also carried 2,822 pounds of spare parts, experiment hardware, and food, remaining docked for approximately four to six months.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Russian Progress 57 Cargo Ship Launches To The International Space Station
- Also: New Progress Resupply Craft Arrives at Station - NASA
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