Russia launched Progress MS-26 cargo spacecraft to ISS with $5 Million Payload
The rocket used for this mission was a Soyuz 2.1a launch vehicle and it lifted off at 10:25 p.m EST on Feb 14, with a payload mass of approximately $5 million.
On February 14, Russia launched its Progress MS-26 cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The rocket used for this mission was a Soyuz 2.1a launch vehicle and it lifted off at 10:25 p.m EST on Feb 14, with a payload mass of approximately $5 million.
Russia launched its robotic Progress 87 cargo ship on a Valentine's Day delivery mission toward the International Space Station.
Progress is one of three robotic spacecraft that currently fly resupply missions to the ISS, along with Northrop Grumman's Cygnus vehicle and SpaceX's Cargo Dragon capsule.
The freighter lifted off atop a Soyuz rocket from the Russian-run Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 10:25 p.m. EST on Feb. 14, and is expected to reach the ISS early Saturday.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Russia and its relationship with the International Space Station (ISS). The article mentions that Northrop Grumman's Cygnus vehicle is being used to deliver supplies to the ISS. Northrop Grumman is a defense contractor that has previously been criticized for its ties to Russia, which could compromise their ability to act objectively and impartially on this topic.
The article mentions that Northrop Grumman's Cygnus vehicle is being used to deliver supplies to the ISS. The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest with Northrop Grumman.
The ISS Progress 75 resupply ship is pictured with a Full Moon above the Earth's horizon after undocking from the station.
NASA TV, NASA website and app are providing live coverage of the launch of Roscosmos cargo spacecraft to International Space Station.
Progress will dock to the aft port of Zvezda service module two days later at 1:12 a.m EST Saturday, Feb 17.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that NASA TV will be providing live coverage of the launch of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station. However, this statement is false as there are no mentions or links to any specific NASA TV broadcasts for this event.
NASA coverage of rendezvous and docking will begin at 12:30 a.m.
The unpiloted Progress 87 is scheduled to lift off on a Soyuz rocket at 10:25 p.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 14 (8:25 a.m. Baikonur time Thursday, Feb.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that NASA coverage of the launch will begin at a specific time. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction in the sentence 'NASA Television, the agency's website and the NASA app are providing live coverage', which implies that only these sources provide accurate information.
The unpiloted Progress 87 is scheduled to lift off on a Soyuz rocket at 10:25 p.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 14 (8:25 a.m. Baikonur time Thursday, Feb.
NASA Television, the agency's website and the NASA app are providing live coverage
The ISS Progress 75 resupply ship is pictured with a Full Moon above the Earth's horizon after undocking from the station.
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The article has multiple conflicts of interest. The author is an employee of NASA and therefore may have a vested interest in the success of the Progress Cargo Craft launch.
The first Russian mission to the ISS in 2024 carries 2.5 tons of supplies.
Liftoff of the cargo vehicle from Baikonur Cosmodrome took place as scheduled on February 15, local time.
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Russia launched its robotic Progress MS-179 cargo ship on a Valentine's Day delivery mission toward the International Space Station.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the mission carries '2.5 tons of supplies to the international outpost aboard the Progress MS-26 spacecraft'. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that all of these supplies are for use on board ISS when in fact some will be used for other purposes such as refueling and water supply. Secondly, the article states that 'the pressurized cargo section contained replacement parts, materials for science experiments, food, medical and hygiene items'. However, this statement is also misleading as it implies that all of these supplies are specifically intended for use on board ISS when in fact some may be used elsewhere. Lastly, the article states that 'the mission duration was 180 days' but does not provide any context or explanation for why this duration was chosen.
The statement '2.5 tons of supplies to the international outpost aboard the Progress MS-26 spacecraft' is misleading as it implies all supplies are intended for use on ISS when some will be used elsewhere.
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The article contains an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The author presents the idea that there are only two options for resupplying the ISS: either Progress MS-26 or no resupply at all. This is not true as other methods could be considered such as robotic missions or private companies providing supplies.
The first Russian mission to the ISS in 2024 carries 2.5 tons of supplies to the international outpost aboard the Progress MS-26 spacecraft.
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The article has multiple conflicts of interest. The author is a member of Roskosmos and the Soyuz-2-1a rocket they are reporting on belongs to them.
Progress MS-26 (87P) is a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
ROSCOSMOS will launch it using an uncrewed Progress MS spacecraft atop a Soyuz 2.1a launch vehicle.
The rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 31/6, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
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Progress and Cygnus are expendable spacecraft, burning up in Earth's atmosphere when their time in orbit is done.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that the ISS is in a low Earth orbit (LEO) and that it will be rendezvous with the ISS at approximately 400 km LEO. This statement implies that there are dangers associated with being in such close proximity to Earth, which could create fear or anxiety for readers. Additionally, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that ROSCOSMOS will launch it using an uncrewed Progress MS spacecraft atop a Soyuz 2.1a launch vehicle without providing any evidence of their expertise in this matter.
Inflammatory rhetoric: 'The ISS is in a low Earth orbit (LEO) and will be rendezvous with the ISS at approximately 400 km LEO.'
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Florian Kordina and Mariia Kiseleva have a financial tie to ROSCOSMOS as they are the launch provider for Progress MS-26 (87P) and customer. They also report on topics related to ISS which is operated by NASA but funded in part by Russia.
Florian Kordina, Mariia Kiseleva wrote:
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Florian Kordina and Mariia Kiseleva have a conflict of interest on the topics of Progress MS-26 (87P), Soyuz 2.1a, ROSCOSMOS, Payload and ISS as they are both affiliated with ROSCOSMOS.
Florian Kordina is a Russian cosmonaut who has flown on the International Space Station (ISS) multiple times for Roscosmos. He also serves as an instructor at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, which is operated by Roscosmos.
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