Russia successfully launched the 'Progress MS-23' cargo spacecraft to replenish supplies to the International Space Station

News on May 25, according to CCTV reports, Russia successfully launched a ship named "Progress" yesterday. The MS-23" cargo spacecraft will deliver supplies to the International Space Station. The spacecraft has successfully docked with the space station and is expected to operate in orbit for 189 days.

This time the cargo spacecraft transported approximately 2.5 tons of cargo to the International Space Station , including 600 kilograms of propellant, 630 kilograms of drinking water and 40 kilograms of compressed nitrogen. The remaining 1,290 kilograms include research equipment and tools, consumables and kits required for scientific experiments, clothing, food and hygiene supplies to support the expedition The work and life of Crew 69.

According to the editor’s understanding, this is the 76th space launch in the world in 2023, and the 7th launch of Russia, using the 5th Soyuz 2.1 launch vehicle launch, and the 158th launch of the Soyuz 2 series rockets. In addition, this is also the 84th time that the Progress cargo spacecraft has delivered cargo to the International Space Station.

As of now, there are a total of 8 spacecraft in orbit in space , including 4 manned spacecraft (Shenzhou 15, Manned Dragon Crew-6, Ax-2, Alliance MS-23) and 4 cargo spacecraft (Progress MS-22, Tianzhou 5, Tianzhou 6, Progress MS -23). ​​14 people are working in space, 11 of them on the International Space Station and 3 on the Chinese Space Station.

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