Moscow, May 23 (Sputnik): The upcoming launch of the Russian Progress MS-17 resupply spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) is set for June 30, a spokesperson of Russian space agency Roscosmos told Sputnik.
“[The launch is planned] for 02:27 Moscow time [23:27 GMT on June 29],” the spokesperson said.
The Progress MS-17 cargo spacecraft that will deliver food and supplies to the ISS will be launched from the Baikonur space center using the Russian Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket. It is expected to dock to the ISS on July 2.
Last year, Russia sent two Progress MS resupply spacecraft to the ISS, in April and in July. After this year’s June 30 launch, Russia is expected to send Progress MS-18 to the ISS in October.(UNI)