Russian Progress 89 Cargo Ship Delivers Supplies to Stranded Astronauts Written 19 August 2024

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Russian Progress 89 Cargo Ship Delivers Supplies to Stranded Astronauts

Progress 81 cargo craft approaches the International Space Station for a docking to the Zvezda service module’s rear port. | Credit: NASA

BBC News reports, “An uncrewed Russian cargo ship successfully docked at the International Space Station early Saturday (Aug. 17) to deliver tons of fresh gear, food and other vital supplies. The cargo ship will “remain docked for approximately six months before departing for re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere to dispose of trash.”
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