Tag: Progress M-28M

  • Photos: Russian supply ship flies to space station

    Russia’s Progress M-28M supply ship blasted off from the steppes of Kazakhstan on Friday, launching on a two-day trip to the International Space Station with critical supplies, fuel and fresh food displayed by station astronaut Scott Kelly. Packed with nearly 3 tons of cargo, including fresh water and oxygen, the resupply mission lifted off at…

  • Progress resupply mission arrives at ISS

    STORY WRITTEN FOR CBS NEWS & USED WITH PERMISSION The Progress M-28M spacecraft on final approach to the International Space Station. Credit: NASA TV/Spaceflight Now A Russian Progress cargo ship glided to a smooth docking with the International Space Station early Sunday, bringing more than 3 tons of supplies and equipment to the lab complex. The unpiloted…

  • Russia launches cargo ship to station

    STORY WRITTEN FOR CBS NEWS & USED WITH PERMISSION Russia’s Progress M-28M spacecraft blasted off at 0455 GMT (12:55 a.m. EDT) Friday. Credit: NASA TV Recovering from an April failure, Russia successfully launched a Progress cargo ship early Friday loaded with more than three tons of supplies and equipment needed to replenish stockpiles aboard the International Space…

  • Soyuz rocket rolled out for critical ISS cargo launch

      An eight-ton Russian Progress supply ship packed with nearly three tons of food, water and fuel for the International Space Station is ready for liftoff Friday on a vital mission to resume cargo deliveries to the outpost after back-to-back logistics flights fell short. The Progress M-28M cargo freighter is crammed with propellant to refuel…