A Russian cargo ship, and a three-day chase to the station
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Progress 96 was an uncrewed Russian cargo ship that launched on a Soyuz 2.1b from Baikonur on 16 September 2026 with 2.8 tons of food, fuel and supplies for the International Space Station. It docked to the Poisk module on 19 September, two minutes ahead of schedule, after a three-day, 49-orbit rendezvous.
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NASA's live coverage follows the launch of the uncrewed Progress 96 cargo craft on a Soyuz 2.1b rocket from Baikonur, carrying 2.8 tons of food, fuel and supplies for the Expedition 75 crew.
Published 16 Sep 2026
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NASA's live coverage follows the unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 96 cargo ship through its final approach and automated docking to the Poisk module of the International Space Station.
Published 19 Sep 2026