Why will the Progress MS-33 spacecraft dock manually with the ISS?

The Progress MS-33 spacecraft will dock manually with the ISS because of a malfunction during the deployment of one of its antennas.

What cargo is the Progress MS-33 spacecraft delivering to the ISS?

The Progress MS-33 spacecraft is delivering 2,509 kg of cargo, including dry supplies, propellant, potable water, and oxygen.

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Manual Docking Needed for ISS Supply Ship

Q: When is the Progress MS-33 spacecraft scheduled to dock with the ISS?

The Progress MS-33 spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the Poisk module of the Russian segment of the ISS on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 4:35 p.m. Moscow time.

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Summary

Progress MS-33 spacecraft will manually dock to ISS Poisk module.
Manual docking is due to a malfunction with a deployed antenna.
Spacecraft carries over 2,500 kg of vital supplies for the ISS.

Manual Docking Needed for ISS Supply Ship

The Progress MS-33 resupply spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the Poisk module of the Russian segment of the ISS on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Docking is expected at 4:35 p.m. Moscow time (1:35 p.m. GMT). Due to a malfunction with one of its antennas, the ISS crew will need to pilot the docking maneuver manually.

The freighter is carrying 2,509 kg of vital cargo for the Expedition 74 crew. This includes equipment for the Sun-Terahertz scientific experiment, 828 kg of propellant, 420 liters of potable water, and 50 kg of oxygen. The Progress MS-33 launched on March 22, 2026, from Baikonur and its journey to the ISS has lasted 49.5 hours.

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