Baikonur continues testing «Progress M-22M» space truck

BAIKONUR. KAZINFORM - In Baikonur cosmodrome specialists of the space industry continue preparation works for the launch of "Soyuz-U" launch vehicle (LV) with transport cargo unmanned spacecraft "Progress M-22M".
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According to the press service of the Russian Space Agency, after refueling the rocket motor of the space truck with compressed gases and propellants, the spacecraft was delivered to the assembly and testing building of 254 platform for further checking.

The launch of "Soyuz-U" rocket with transport cargo unmanned spacecraft "Progress M-22M" is scheduled for February 5, 2014.

The spacecraft will deliver to the ISS more than 2.5 tons of cargo for various purposes: fuel to maintain the ISS orbit, equipment for resupply, food, water and air for astronauts; scientific equipment for conducting experiments.

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