International Space Station preparing for cargo mission swap, NASA says
NASA is coordinating a cargo mission swap at the International Space Station to replenish supplies for the seven-member crew. The operation involves the departure of a waste-filled Progress spacecraft and the arrival of a new Progress vehicle carrying food, fuel, and research hardware.
Why it matters
Routine resupply missions are critical for maintaining the station's life support systems and enabling ongoing scientific research in orbit.
NASA says the International Space Station is preparing for a cargo mission swap as the Expedition 75 crew readies to exchange visiting vehicles and restock supplies.
In a NASA blog post, managers said the station is “gearing up for a cargo mission swap next week” to replenish the seven orbital residents, part of routine resupply operations.
Earlier this month the unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 94 spacecraft undocked from the station on Sept. 7 and later reentered Earth’s atmosphere, a departure NASA described as part of normal cargo traffic and disposal of trash.
NASA also announced coverage plans for a follow-up Progress flight. A NASA news release says Progress 96 is scheduled to launch on Sept. 9 from Baikonur and will dock to the station to deliver supplies and equipment.
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