Russia’s Progress Launches To ISS In Record Time

HOUSTON—Russia’s Progress MS-09 cargo capsule successfully executed a two-orbit launch to docking with the International Space Station late July 9. The record 3-hr., 40-min. transit is expected to set the stage for similarly expedited Soyuz launches with cosmonauts and other crewmembers. The MS-09...

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