Russia’s Progress MS-30 cargo spacecraft successfully docks with ISS

MOSCOW | Xinhua |  Russia’s Progress MS-30 cargo spacecraft, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Friday, successfully docked with the International Space Station on Sunday, Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos said.

Carrying a total of 2,599 kg of supplies, the Progress MS-30 delivered 1,179 kg of equipment, clothing, food supplies, and medical and hygiene products. Additionally, the spacecraft transported 950 kg of fuel for station refueling, 420 liters of drinking water, and 50 kg of nitrogen to replenish the station’s atmosphere.

A key delivery of this mission is the new Orlan-MKS No. 6 spacesuit, designed for spacewalks. This model features an advanced internal hermetic shell made from high-tech fabric for enhanced durability, an automated water-cooling system to ensure optimal comfort, and an upgraded display system. ■