The Technical Management and State Commission at Baikonur Cosmodrome confirmed the readiness of Progress MS-06 cargo transport vehicle (TCV) for filling with propellant components and compressed gases.
According to the decision announced at the end of the meeting, the combined propulsion system (CPS) and the refueling system of the cargo vehicle are admitted to operations at the filling station. The filling station equipment is ready for operation.
The launch of Progress MS-06 TCV under the International Space Program (ISS) is planned for June 14, 2017. The vehicle will deliver about 2.5 tons of various cargo, including dry cargo, propellant in CPS and refueling system tanks, water and compressed gases to the ISS.
