Russian “Progress MS-16” cargo spacecraft launch mission: deliver to the International Space Station |
China News Service, February 15th. According to the Russian Satellite Network, at 7:45 on February 15th, Moscow time, the Russian “Soyuz-2” carrier rocket carried the “Progress MS-16” cargo spacecraft from Baikonur Space The launch site takes off and the spacecraft will transport Russian food reserves and crack patches to the International Space Station.
According to reports, at 7:54 on February 15, Moscow time, the “Progress MS-16” spacecraft separated from the third stage of the rocket and entered orbit. It is said that it will take two days to approach the International Space Station and is expected to dock with the docking module of the International Space Station “Dock” at 9:20 on February 17, Moscow time.
According to the report, “Progress MS-16” will send nearly 2.5 tons of cargo to the International Space Station this time, including food for Russian astronauts and 40 kg of nitrogen. Allegedly, the nitrogen will be used to repair the Russian “Star” service cabin to solve its air leakage problem.
According to reports, this is Russia’s second space launch since 2021.
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