"Space Spectacle: Astronauts Witness Dazzling 'Fireworks' as Cargo Ship Ignites"

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station witnessed a spectacular light show as the Russian Progress ship MS-23 burned up in the Earth's atmosphere after undocking from the ISS. This is a standard procedure for non-reusable cargo ships after delivering their payload. The cargo ship was carrying old equipment and household waste from the station. The ISS relies on three types of craft for freight deliveries, with the SpaceX Dragon capsule being the only one designed for reuse. The other ships, including the Russian Progress capsules, are disposed of in the atmosphere. Another Progress ship is set to arrive soon, which will also burn up upon delivery.