Космический грузовик «Прогресс МС-31» перед запуском взвесили и заправили

Pre-flight preparation of the spacecraft continues at the Baikonur Cosmodrome

The Progress MS-31 cargo spacecraft continues to prepare for launch to the International Space Station (ISS). After successful testing of the solar panels, the ship was allowed to proceed to the next stage — refueling with fuel and compressed gases. Refueling is scheduled for June 22, 2025.

Progress MS-31
Progress MS-31

In addition, Roscosmos specialists carried out a control weighing and balancing of the ship in the assembly and test building.  

The launch of the Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with Progress MS-31 is scheduled for July 2025. The ship will deliver about 2.5 tons of cargo to the ISS, including fuel, equipment and materials for the work of astronauts. This will be the 184th flight of the Progress series of vehicles.   

Currently, pre-flight preparation of the ship is underway at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. After refueling is completed, Progress MS-31 will return to site 254 to continue preparations for launch.  

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