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NASA Live: Progress 88 Launch & ISS Docking
“Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience as NASA provides live coverage of the Progress 88 launch and docking with the ISS. Don’t miss it!”
Hey there, space enthusiasts! Get ready for an exciting event because NASA is here to provide live coverage of the upcoming Progress 88 launch and the sensational docking of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft with the International Space Station (ISS). You won’t want to miss this!
Set your alarms for Thursday, May 30th at 5:43 a.m. EDT (or 2:43 p.m. Baikonur time). That’s when the unpiloted Progress 88 spacecraft will take off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, riding a Soyuz rocket. This spacecraft is carrying an impressive load of supplies, including three tons of food, fuel, and other essential items for the Expedition 71 crew stationed on the ISS.
Excitingly, NASA is providing live launch coverage starting at 5:15 a.m. You can tune into various platforms such as NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency’s website to witness the awe-inspiring moment of liftoff. And don’t worry if you’re unsure about how to access NASA TV; they have you covered with instructions on how to stream through different platforms, including social media.
But the adventure doesn’t stop there! After a two-day journey through orbit, the Progress 88 spacecraft will automatically dock with the ISS’s Poisk module. The docking is scheduled for an amazing moment at 7:47 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st. Don’t fret if you miss it; NASA’s rendezvous and docking coverage will begin at 7 a.m. on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, and their website. So sit tight, space enthusiasts, and witness the precision docking process.
Once it’s docked, the Progress 88 spacecraft will remain attached to the space station for nearly six months. During this time, it will provide vital supplies and support for the crew. When late November arrives, the spacecraft will head back to Earth and re-enter the atmosphere. Its primary task? Disposing of the trash accumulated by the crew. Talk about intergalactic housekeeping!
The International Space Station is an incredible platform for scientific research, technological advancements, and human innovation. For over 23 years, NASA has maintained a continuous U.S. human presence on the station, allowing astronauts to live and work in space for extended durations. This unique environment provides invaluable insights and paves the way for NASA’s future explorations.
The ISS serves as a springboard for various missions, including the exciting Artemis program, which will set the stage for human lunar exploration and ultimately prepare us for the ultimate adventure—human exploration of Mars! It truly encapsulates the future of space exploration and the potential for a low Earth economy.
So, mark your calendars and make sure you don’t miss NASA’s live coverage of the Progress 88 launch and docking. Get ready to embark on this extraordinary journey alongside the dedicated astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Let’s celebrate human achievement and continue to reach for the stars! Adventure awaits, space travelers!
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