Soyuz 2.1a | Progress MS-16 (77P)

The Soyuz 2.1a rocket will launch the Progress MS-16 (77P) cargo spacecraft on a resupply mission to the International Space Station. The Progress MS-16 will carry approximately 2,470 kilograms of cargo, including food, water, and scientific equipment, to support the ongoing research and operations on the ISS. This mission is crucial for maintaining the station's supplies and ensuring the continued success of scientific experiments and crew operations. The Soyuz 2.1a rocket, a variant of the Soyuz 2 rocket, will be used for this launch, marking another flight of this booster. The launch will take place from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 15, 2021, at 04:45:06 UTC.

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