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Progress MS-33 Undocks, Making Way for Fresh Cargo
7 Sep
Summary
- Progress MS-33 undocked from ISS ahead of new cargo arrival.
- Launched in March, it carried 2.5 metric tons of supplies.
- Supplies included dry cargo, fuel, water, and oxygen.
The Progress MS-33 cargo spacecraft has successfully undocked from the Poisk module of the International Space Station's Russian segment. This maneuver was performed in preparation for the arrival of a new cargo spacecraft, ensuring a continuous supply chain for the orbiting outpost.
Launched from Baikonur in March, the departed vessel delivered a substantial load of approximately 2.5 metric tons to the ISS. Its cargo was diverse, comprising 1,211 kg of dry goods for the ISS-74 crew and station equipment. Additionally, it carried propellant to refuel the station, 420 liters of drinking water, and 50 kg of oxygen crucial for replenishing the station's atmosphere.