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Launch of Progress 66 cargo mission
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Launch of Progress 66 cargo mission
Progress launch. Lift off of a Soyuz-U launch vehicle carrying the Progress 66 cargo module from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Progress craft are unmanned and are used to supply the International Space Station. Typical payloads are food and water, fuel and technical and scientific equipment. Progress 66 was launched on 10 February 2009. Once emptied it was loaded with waste from the space station and burned up on re-entry
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2009 Automatic Baikonur Booster Cargo Cold Cosmodrome Craft Energy Flame International Kazakhstan Launch Launcher Power Rocket Russia Russian Smoke Snow Space Craft Station Supplies Supply Unmanned Vertical Winter
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This print captures the awe-inspiring launch of Progress 66 cargo mission from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Against a backdrop of winter snow and cold, the powerful Soyuz-U launch vehicle propels the unmanned Progress craft into space, destined to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). As flames engulf its vertical path, this Russian-made spacecraft carries vital supplies for the astronauts aboard the ISS. From food and water to fuel and technical equipment, these payloads are crucial for sustaining life and conducting scientific experiments in microgravity. The automatic nature of this supply ship ensures a seamless delivery process. The year was 2009 when Progress 66 embarked on its journey towards outer space. Once it fulfilled its duty by unloading supplies at the ISS, it would be loaded with waste from the station before meeting its fiery demise during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. This remarkable image showcases not only Russia's prowess in space exploration but also highlights humanity's continuous efforts to push boundaries beyond our planet. It serves as a testament to our collective pursuit of knowledge and advancement in science and technology as we navigate through the challenges posed by space travel in the 21st century.
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