Russian Soyuz Rocket Launches Progress 93 Cargo Ship with 2.8 Tons of Supplies to the ISS

A Russian Soyuz rocket successfully lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on September 11, 2025, carrying the Progress 93 cargo spacecraft on a mission to deliver 2.8 tons of essential supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).

🚀 Successful Liftoff from Baikonur

The Soyuz rocket launched at 11:54 a.m. EDT (1554 GMT; 8:54 p.m. local time) and flawlessly entered orbit. Just under two minutes into flight, the rocket jettisoned its side boosters, followed by the main booster separation. The upper stage then completed orbital insertion, sending Progress 93 on its journey toward the ISS.

📦 What Progress 93 is Delivering

According to NASA, Progress 93 is packed with food, propellant, fuel, and vital equipment for the astronauts of the ongoing Expedition 73 mission. The spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the station’s Zvezda service module on September 13 at 1:27 p.m. EDT (1727 GMT).

NASA will broadcast the rendezvous live starting at 12:30 p.m. EDT, offering space enthusiasts around the world the chance to witness this critical resupply mission.

🛰️ Mission Duration and Disposal

The Progress cargo ship will remain attached to the ISS for approximately six months. Once its mission is complete, it will be loaded with the crew’s waste and undocked. Both the freighter and its contents will then burn up in Earth’s atmosphere during reentry, a standard disposal method for Progress missions.

🌍 Next Cargo Mission to Follow

The Progress 93 mission is just the beginning of a busy week for ISS resupply. On September 14, 2025, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus NG-23 spacecraft will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying additional supplies for the orbiting laboratory. Space agencies are working in coordination to ensure the Expedition 73 astronauts have everything they need for upcoming research and operations.

This mission highlights the crucial role of Roscosmos, NASA, and international partnerships in keeping the International Space Station supplied and operational for scientific exploration.