ISS Resupply: Progress 95 Launches the New Orlan-MKS Spacesuit | Science in Orbit
On April 25, 2026, a Russian Soyuz-2.1a rocket successfully lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying the Progress MS-34 (Progress 95) cargo ship toward the International Space Station. In today’s episode, we break down the contents of this "space truck," which is hauling over 2.5 tons of supplies, including fuel, water, and life-support oxygen.
We dive into the mission’s highlight: the delivery of the Orlan-MKS No. 8 spacesuit, a next-generation gear essential for future Russian spacewalks. We also explore the scientific payload, from VR experiments studying microgravity's effect on the human body to research on how microbes impact space station materials. Join us as we analyze the tight launch schedule designed to recover from past setbacks and what the docking on April 27 means for the seven-person international crew currently orbiting Earth.
This episode includes AI-generated content.
