Progress MS-33 Spacecraft Manually Docks to ISS
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The Russian Progress MS-33 cargo spacecraft manually docked to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 24, 2026. The manual docking was necessary due to technical issues with the automated system. This event is important as it ensured the continued delivery of supplies to the ISS, supporting ongoing scientific research and crew operations.
Reported Facts
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- •The Progress MS-33 spacecraft docked to the ISS on March 24, 2026.
- •The docking was performed manually by cosmonauts due to a failure in the automated docking system.
- •Progress spacecraft are used to deliver cargo such as food, fuel, and equipment to the ISS.
- •Manual docking procedures are a backup to automated systems to maintain ISS supply chain continuity.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸Russian cosmonauts successfully complete manual dockings for future Progress missions The ISS supply chain remains stable despite automated system failures, ensuring uninterrupted support for crew and experiments.
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