The vacuum tests of the Progress MS-30 space cargo ship have been completed at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Its launch by the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle is scheduled for February.
Pneumovacuum tests using a helium-air mixture are carried out to check the tightness of the cargo ship's pipelines and compartments.
Monitoring the tightness of compartments and on-board systems of the product in ground conditions - without comments.
The space truck was returned to its workplace and connected to ground test equipment to continue preparations for the next stage.
Progress MS-30 will go to the ISS in February 2025. Traditionally, the space truck will deliver equipment for experiments to the International Space Station, as well as food, water, equipment for astronauts and other cargo necessary for life in orbit. The ship has already fully completed a cycle of autonomous tests of on-board systems and a series of electrical tests of service equipment and equipment.
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