Russian Space Freighter Makes Fast-Track ISS Journey

Russia’s Progress 55 resupply craft reached the International Space Station (ISS) late April 9, delivering nearly 3 tons of propellant, crew supplies and research gear, following an expedited, four-orbit, 6-hr. launch-to-docking transit. The unpiloted space freighter linked to the ISS Russian...

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