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Progress supply vessel approaching ISS
Progress supply vehicle approaching the International Space Station. This unmanned vehicle launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on 28th February 2005, carrying two tons of food, water, fuel and equipment. It docked soon after this photograph was taken, on 2nd March 2005. The ISS orbits Earth at an altitude of around 360 kilometres
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This print captures the awe-inspiring moment when the Progress supply vessel approaches the International Space Station (ISS). Taken on 2nd March 2005, just moments before docking, this unmanned vehicle embarked on a crucial mission to deliver two tons of essential supplies to the orbiting laboratory. Launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on 28th February 2005, this remarkable spacecraft carried vital provisions such as food, water, fuel, and equipment. As it gracefully glides closer to its destination against the backdrop of Earth's limb and atmospheric horizon, one cannot help but marvel at humanity's progress in space exploration during the 21st century. The ISS orbits our planet at an altitude of approximately 360 kilometers above us. This single photograph encapsulates both the vastness of space and our relentless pursuit for knowledge beyond our earthly boundaries. The image showcases not only the technical prowess involved in constructing a sophisticated international space station but also highlights how we have mastered resupply missions with precision and efficiency. As we gaze upon this extraordinary sight captured by Science Photo Library, let us appreciate the significance of this Progress supply vehicle approaching its final destination. It symbolizes mankind's unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and expanding our understanding of what lies beyond our home planet Earth.
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