Cargo Ship Disaster Delays ISS Crew’s Return

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A crew is set to remain on the International Space Station for about another month after a cargo ship’s disintegration in early April pushed back subsequent scheduled arrivals and departures.

Due to the recent loss of an unmanned cargo vessel, the schedule of the International Space Station has been changed, delaying the departure of one crew by about a month. 

Whereas the original plans had them returning to Earth this week after a five-and-a-half-month mission, their trip will likely happen in June instead.

The Russian cargo ship Progress 59, which was loaded with tons of replenishment supplies including water, oxygen, and spare parts, somehow malfunctioned and ultimately burned up in the E

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