Progress 96 delivers supplies to stranded astronauts

Lifeline in Orbit: Progress 96 Docks at ISS Amid SpaceX Crew-13 Delays Russia’s Progress 96 cargo craft delivers 2.8 tons of vital supplies to the International Space Station as SpaceX’s Dragon remains grounded. How does the International Space Station stay supplied when commercial flights hit a snag? In this episode, we cover the arrival of Russia’s Progress 96 (Progress MS-35) cargo freighter at the ISS on September 19, 2026. After a one-week launch delay caused by a Soyuz-2.1b third-stage technical issue, the uncrewed spacecraft successfully docked at the Poisk module, carrying nearly 2.8 tons of food, fuel, atmospheric gases, and scientific gear. We explore why this resupply mission is vital for the seven members of Expedition 75—including NASA’s Jessica Meir, ESA’s Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos’s Anna Kikina—as SpaceX’s Crew-13 mission enters its third week of delays due to an oxidizer leak on the Dragon capsule. Plus, we break down the tech on board, including automated Kurs-NA docking navigation and a specialized exoskeleton workstation for the upcoming "Teledroid" robotic experiment. #Progress96 #ISS #SpaceX #Roscosmos #NASA #SpaceResupply #SpaceStation #Expedition75 #Crew13 #Teledroid Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scitech-brief--6846358/support. This episode includes AI-generated content.