Roscosmos has successfully launched the Progress MS-34 cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station, delivering more than 2.5 tonnes of essential supplies to support ongoing operations aboard the orbiting laboratory.
The spacecraft lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome carrying a wide range of cargo, including 1,348 kilograms of dry supplies stored in its pressurized compartment. This included 483 kilograms of food, 333 kilograms of sanitary and hygiene items, 311 kilograms of maintenance and upgrade equipment, 146 kilograms of personal protective equipment, and 75 kilograms of medical and scientific gear.
In addition to dry cargo, the refueling section transported 700 kilograms of propellant, 420 kilograms of water, and 50 kilograms of oxygen, ensuring continued life support and operational capability for the station.
One of the key items onboard is the Orlan-MKS No. 8 spacesuit, which will be used for future spacewalks from the Russian segment of the ISS, highlighting the mission’s role in supporting both routine operations and extravehicular activities.
The Progress MS-34 spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the Zvezda module of the Russian segment of the station on April 28 at approximately 12:01 a.m. GMT.
The mission underscores Russia’s continued role in sustaining ISS operations, with regular cargo deliveries remaining critical to maintaining crew safety, scientific research, and station maintenance in orbit.
With inputs from WAM
