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space21 days ago•120 min saved

Progress 96 docks at the ISS with 3 tons of supplies in tow

Russia's Progress 96 cargo spacecraft docked with the International Space Station on Sept. 19, delivering about 3 tons of food, fuel and other supplies after launching from Baikonur on Sept. 16; it will remain docked for about five months before being deorbited with trash, and the crew on board includes NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway, Jessica Meir and Anil Menon, ESA's Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Andrey Fedyaev and Anna Kikina.

via Space|

#docking #iss #nasa

space-exploration24 days ago•133 min saved

Progress 96 lifts off for the ISS with about 3 tons of cargo

Russia launched the Progress 96 cargo freighter atop a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur today, delivering roughly 3 tons of food, propellant, and supplies to the International Space Station. The three-day rendezvous is expected to bring the freighter to the ISS within about 72 hours, after which it will stay docked for roughly five months before being deorbited over the Pacific. Progress 96 joins other ISS cargo vehicles in ongoing resupply and trash-collection missions.

via Space|

#cargo-mission #iss #progress-96

technology1 month ago•16 min saved

Chaykin SC02C: A Space-Tested Chronograph Goes Civilian

Konstantin Chaykin unveils the SC02C, a space-tested mechanical chronograph developed with Roscosmos and used on multiple spacewalks, now offered as a civilian limited edition of 28 pieces. The 44mm stainless steel case features a unidirectional bezel, luminous elements, and a reverse-dovetail sapphire crystal designed for extreme conditions, with 100m water resistance. Power comes from the hand-wound K.20-5, based on the Poljot 3133 and enhanced by Chaykin (60 bespoke components), delivering 21,600 vph, a 45-hour power reserve, and -15/+15 seconds/day accuracy, plus a 12-hour chronograph, stop-seconds, and damping protection. Two black fabric straps are included, including an extended version to fit over a spacesuit; price is yet to be announced.

via Monochrome Watches|

#konstantin-chaykin #poljot-3133-heritage #roscosmos

space-and-spaceflight1 month ago•16 min saved

Ukraine Targets Roscosmos' Core Rocket Factory, Threatening Russia's Space Launches

A Ukrainian missile strike hit the Progress Rocket Space Center in Russia’s Samara region, a hub that builds Soyuz-2 rockets and underpins Roscosmos’ launch cadence for ISS transport, military satellites, and Earth observation. Zelenskyy said Flamingo missiles were used, and imagery suggests Building 106A (a clean-room avionics facility) may have been damaged. If confirmed, production delays could slow launches through 2027–2030, compounding Roscosmos’ funding and international-isolation challenges and potentially denting Russia’s space ambitions relative to the U.S. and China.

via Gizmodo|

#rockets #roscosmos #russia-ukraine-war

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Ukraine targets Russia’s Starlink-style network with long-range Flamingo strikes

Ukraine says it used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to strike Russia’s Progress Centre rocket facility and the Savasleyka air base, signaling extended long-range capability near 900 km from the border. Zelenskyy framed the strikes as a tactic to reduce Russia’s war potential. Moscow, meanwhile, is seeking answers from Washington and Ankara about reports of a substantial US weapons package for Kyiv. The broader tit-for-tat also included Russian and Ukrainian attacks with civilian casualties on both sides.

via Al Jazeera|

#flamingo-missiles #long-range-strikes #roscosmos

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Ukraine expands long-range strikes, hits Roscosmos facility and air base in Russia

Ukraine conducted a large long-range strike into Russia’s Samara region, hitting industrial sites including a Roscosmos‑affiliated Progress Center; Kyiv says Flamingo missiles were used and the attack reached about 560 miles from the border, while Russia said air defenses repelled it with localized damage. Zelenskyy called for peace to be felt in Russia through concrete damage to specific facilities. The broader campaign shows a rise in long-range strikes, with Russia claiming to have shot down 598 Ukrainian drones; separate drone incidents wounded a child in the Moscow region and Russian strikes caused casualties elsewhere in Ukraine.

via NBC News|

#drones #roscosmos #russia

space-exploration2 months ago•119 min saved

Earth welcomes back 241 days in orbit as ISS trio lands

NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev returned to Earth from the ISS after 241 days in orbit aboard the Soyuz MS-28, landing in Kazakhstan about 3 hours and 24 minutes after undocking. The crew orbited Earth roughly 3,856 times and travelled over 102 million miles; Kud-Sverchkov handed ISS command to Jessica Meir as Expedition 75 began, while Williams heads to Johnson Space Center and Kud-Sverchkov and Mikaev return to Star City.

via space.com|

#astronauts #international-space-station #nasa

world2 months ago•192 min saved

Eight-month US-Russian ISS mission ends with safe Kazakhstan landing

NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev landed safely in Kazakhstan after a 241-day mission on the International Space Station, marking Williams’ and Mikaev’s first spaceflight and Kud-Sverchkov’s second as the US and Russia continue cooperative space exploration despite geopolitical tensions from the Ukraine conflict.

via CNN|

#iss #nasa #roscosmos

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Flamingo missiles target Volgograd defense plant in cross-border strike

Ukrainian forces reportedly struck Volgograd’s Titan-Barrikady defense facility with FP-5 'Flamingo' cruise missiles, injuring 10 and triggering air-raid warnings across multiple Russian regions; geolocation points the strike to this Roscosmos subsidiary, which produces missile launchers, as Kyiv accelerates a 40-day operation to pressure Russia’s military infrastructure.

via Kyiv Post|

#flamingo-missiles #roscosmos #titan-barrikady

war3 months ago•136 min saved

Ukraine reportedly strikes Volgograd defense facility, injuring 10

A Ukrainian missile strike reportedly hit the Titan-Barrikady military plant in Volgograd overnight, triggering explosions and a smoke plume after authorities issued a missile alert; local officials said 10 people were injured and fires were localized, with Astra citing eyewitness footage. Kyiv has not officially confirmed the strike, and The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claims. Titan-Barrikady is a major defense facility within Russia’s Roscosmos, producing launchers for strategic missiles and other weapons, and the plant has been sanctioned by the EU, US, and others.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#attacks-on-russia #flamingo-missile #roscosmos

space3 months ago•4 min saved

ISS Evacuation Scare: Russia Wanted to Drill the Hull to Stop a Leak

In June 2026, NASA ordered Crew-12 to prepare for an emergency return after a long-running air leak in the Russian PrK transfer tunnel raised alarm bells. Roscosmos proposed drastic fixes—drilling the hull and, later, even sawing a load-bearing bracket in space—triggering NASA to threaten evacuation. The crew ultimately stayed on board as Roscosmos backed off, and Russia decided to decommission the PrK tunnel, ending its pressurized use. The incident underscores the frail NASA–Roscosmos partnership on the aging ISS, even as the station’s life is provisionally extended to 2032 and future U.S. stations may rely more on private players while Russia intends to keep its half of the orbiting lab.

via Jalopnik|

#international-space-station #leak #nasa

science3 months ago•36 min saved

ISS standoff prompts crew shelter as NASA and Roscosmos clash over leak repairs

A leak-suspected section of the PrK tunnel linking the Zvezda module to the ISS prompted NASA and Roscosmos into a tense dispute over repair methods. NASA ordered Crew-12 and Chris Williams to shelter inside the Dragon spacecraft as a precaution after reports that Roscosmos planned to saw a load-bearing bracket and drill into the wall. NASA’s hard stance appears to have pressured Roscosmos to back down, and the PrK module will be de-pressurized and decommissioned, potentially narrowing docking options and underscoring fragility in international space cooperation.

via Yahoo News UK|

#dragon-spacecraft #international-space-station #nasa

space3 months ago•3 min saved

ISS Tensions Erupt as NASA Shelters While Russia Considers Drilling to Fix Leak

NASA astronauts sheltered in the Dragon after Russia floated drastic repair options, including drilling and a saw, to fix a long-running air leak in the PrK module; after the precautionary move, Roscosmos stood down, with the PrK planned to be de‑pressurized and sealed, potentially limiting its dock and fueling ongoing debate over how to mitigate similar risks.

via Futurism|

#air-leak #international-space-station #nasa

space3 months ago•7 min saved

Seal the Door? Russia Considers Securing Zvezda to Contain ISS Leaks

With persistent leaks traced to the PrK in the Zvezda module, Russia reportedly plans to seal the hatch and abandon repairs to avoid a confrontation with NASA. While this would sacrifice a docking port and complicate reboosts, it would keep the aging ISS functional for its remaining years and reflect a pragmatic compromise between the space agencies.

via Hackaday|

#docking #iss #nasa

space-and-spaceflight3 months ago•16 min saved

Russia Eyes Decommission of Leaky ISS Module to Stop Air Drain

After years of persistent air leaks in the ISS’ PrK vestibule that connects to Russia’s Zvezda module, NASA and Roscosmos debated fixes, with a risky saw-cut repair postponed. Moscow now appears poised to decommission the PrK module by sealing its hatch, potentially ending the leak saga but limiting docking access and cargo transfer to the station.

via Gizmodo|

#international-space-station #nasa #roscosmos