The «Progress MS-27» cargo ship has completed its work on the ISS. After 19:11 Moscow time on November 19, it will burn up in the dense layers of the atmosphere. We tell you more.
The ship's service life has come to an end. At 15:53, it will go on an autonomous flight, undocking from the «Poisk» module. «Progress MS-27» will begin braking with its engines at 19:11. After that, it will enter the Earth's atmosphere. According to calculations, the ship will end its existence in the dense layers of the atmosphere, burning up. Non-combustible elements will sink in a non-navigable part of the Pacific Ocean.
«Roscosmos» will launch a broadcast of the farewell to the ship from 15:30 Moscow time. It can be viewed on the official page of the state corporation on «Vkontakte».
The place of «Progress MS-27» will be taken by the ship «Progress MS-29». Its launch is scheduled for November 21, and docking with the ISS is scheduled for November 23.
Recall that «Progress MS-27» arrived at the ISS on June 1. It brought 2.5 tons of various cargo.
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