Russia’s Progress space freighter to undock from ISS on Feb. 18 to splash down in Pacific

Science & Space February 02, 2023, 18:25

It is reported that the Progress MS-21 space freighter arrived at the orbital outpost in October 2022

MOSCOW, February 2. /TASS/. The Progress MS-21 space freighter will undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on February 18 before conducting a deorbiting maneuver and splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, Roscosmos announced on Thursday.

"Preparations [have been carried out] for the undocking of the Progress MS-21 resupply ship from the ISS scheduled for February 18," the statement reads.

The Progress MS-21 space freighter arrived at the orbital outpost in October 2022, delivering over 2,500 kg of cargo, including 702 kg of refueling propellant, 420 kg of potable water, 41 kg of nitrogen and also about 1,357 kg of various equipment and materials in the cargo compartment.

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