The Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket has been assembled at the Baikonur Cosmodrome to launch the Progress MS-31 cargo ship into orbit, Roscosmos press service reported.
The rocket is scheduled to be rolled out to the launch pad on July 1, 2025. The launch itself will take place on July 3 at 22:33 Moscow time. The mission aims to deliver cargo to the International Space Station (ISS).
The Progress MS-31 cargo ship is designed to supply the ISS with fuel, scientific equipment, food and other materials necessary for the crew's work. Preparations for the launch are proceeding as normal, and all systems of the rocket and ship have been successfully tested.
Earlier, specialists from RSC Energia and specialized enterprises of Roscosmos completed the operations to refuel the Progress MS-31 transport cargo ship with fuel components and compressed gases, which is an important step before launch.
Earlier www1.ru reported that the Soyuz-2.1a rocket launched the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft into orbit.
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