Progress MS-02 Cargo Craft departs ISS, closes out half-year Flight with fiery Re-Entry

October 14, 2016January 28, 2017 Patrick Blau 2816 Views Progress MS-02

The Progress MS-02 cargo spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday en-route to a fiery re-entry, marking the start of a string of vehicle moves to and from the orbital outpost coming up in the second half of this month.

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Soyuz 2-1A lifts Progress Cargo Ship to precise Orbit for ISS Cargo-Delivery

March 31, 2016January 28, 2017 Patrick Blau 3231 Views Baikonur, Progress MS-02

The Progress MS-02 cargo spacecraft en-route to the International Space Station received a very smooth ride atop its Soyuz 2-1A rocket on Thursday, being delivered to an excellent orbit from where it can begin its link-up with ISS.