Russian cargo ship docks at space station with science, spacesuit and supplies

A Russian Progress MS-30 cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on March 1, delivering about 3 tons of supplies for the Expedition 72 crew.

The spacecraft, launched from Kazakhstan two days earlier, brought food, medical supplies, a new spacesuit, and materials for scientific experiments.

It also delivered fuel, water, and nitrogen to replenish the station’s resources.

The Progress will remain docked for about six months before returning to Earth for disposal, Space.com has reported.

This marks the 91st Russian resupply mission to the ISS since 1998.

Written by B.C. Begley