The Rocket and Space Corporation Energia, which is part of Roscosmos, has completed testing of the Progress MS-31 cargo ship. It has been sent to the Baikonur Cosmodrome to prepare for launch to the International Space Station (ISS).
Energia reported that the ship successfully passed all stages of autonomous testing of onboard systems. Electrical checks of service equipment and hardware were carried out. These tests confirmed the readiness of Progress MS-31 for further actions.
After completing comprehensive tests, including pneumatic vacuum and acceptance tests, specialists conducted final inspection. Then the ship was loaded into a transport unit for shipment to Baikonur.
Now Progress MS-31 is preparing for its important mission — delivering cargo to the ISS.
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