Russia’s Progress 59, a robotic cargo spacecraft filled with supplies and headed for the International Space Station, spun out of control on Tuesday shortly after entering orbit.
Russia’s Progress 59, a robotic cargo spacecraft headed for the International Space Station, spun out of control on Tuesday shortly after entering orbit.
Flight controllers have since been attempting to re-establish communications and put it back on course.
Though failing to do so wouldn’t put anyone or the station itself in peril, it would result in the loss of 6 thousand pounds of cargo.
Among the items in the craft are food, fuel, equipment, and oxygen.
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