The Russian Progress MS-05 resupply was successfully launched at the International Space Station from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Also known as Progress 66, the spacecraft blasted off on Feb. 22 and reached on Feb. 24.

This project was 'Roscosmos' first cargo transference to space. This unmanned launch was set off as a result of the previous failure observed in the case of Progress 65 supply ship on Dec. 1, 2016. The current launch took place to distribute supplies to the ISS. For those who are unfamiliar with Roscosmos, it is acquainted with the Russian partner of NASA and hold the same responsibilities.

The Progress 66 was put into orbit to deliver goods, everyday consumables, and propellant for the expedition of about 50 crew. It was docked into ISS' Russian-built Pirs docking module at 3.30 a.m. ET or 8:30 a.m. GMT. The cargo ship was the first one to reach the ISS after the SpaceX Dragon capsule delivered 5,500 lbs. of necessities on Feb. 23, reports Space.

It is scheduled to stay connected to the orbiting research center or laboratory until June. During this period, all the indispensable items will be voided and then restocked with redundant items such as junk. Later on, it will be commanded to deorbit over the southern Pacific Ocean, according to spaceflight.

There are currently four vehicles attached to the station. Two of them are Soyuz MS-02 and MS-03. The cargo spacecraft took off into space with the assistance of Soyuz rocket at 12.58 a.m. ET on Feb. 22. The Russian Progress spacecraft with SpaceX creates a fleet of shuttles that is driven by robotic technology, tailored for easy conveyance of supplies to the astronauts dwelling in the ISS.

The future anticipated space cargo launch is expected to launch in March. 19, 2017. Known as the OA-7 Cygnus rocket, it will take off on an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station situated in Florida.

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