Russian Progress 87 Cargo Spacecraft Heads to ISS

The mission carries critical supplies and experiments, marking continued Russia-US cooperation in space.

A Russian Progress cargo spacecraft, Progress 87, successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying nearly three tons of supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).
The cargo includes food, fuel, scientific equipment, and materials for a variety of experiments, including stem cell research and the effects of microgravity on bone marrow stem cells.
Progress 87 is expected to dock with the ISS on Saturday, February 17, at 1:12 a.m. EST, delivering its cargo to the Expedition 70 crew.
The mission underscores the ongoing cooperation between Russia and the United States in space exploration, despite geopolitical tensions.
This resupply mission supports critical research that will aid in preparing astronauts for future long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.