Russian Rocket Launched into Space Toward the ISS

On Thursday (15), a Russian rocket Soyuz-2.1a, carrying more than 2.5 tons of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS), was launched into space from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

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According to a video released by the Russian state corporation Roscosmos:

The spacecraft’s flight from Russian to the ISS is expected to take about two days. Docking with the Zvezda module is scheduled for 09:12 Moscow time on February 17.

The spacecraft will spend a total of 180 days in space.

Among the items to be carried, the spacecraft is transporting hardware and equipment for the station’s systems and scientific experiments, clothing, food, medical supplies, among others.

Photo and video: Roscosmos

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