{
  "id": 7803748,
  "title": "Progress 96 Cargo Spacecraft Counts Down to Launch from Kazakhstan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/progress-96-cargo-spacecraft-counts-down-to-launch-from-kazakhstan",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:16:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA Science",
    "slug": "nasa-science",
    "url": "https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/09/16/progress-96-cargo-spacecraft-counts-down-to-launch-from-kazakhstan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Progress 96, a cargo spacecraft, is preparing to embark on its journey from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station. The spacecraft, set to launch at 9:33 a.m. EDT (6:33 p.m. Baikonur time), will carry approximately three tons of provisions, fuel, and supplies. NASA will broadcast the launch live beginning at 9:15 a.m. EDT.\n\nPost-launch, Progress 96 will independently dock with the Poisk module at 9:46 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The spacecraft will remain attached to the orbiting laboratory for around five months before its return trip to re-enter Earth's atmosphere. During this descent, it will self-destruct over the Pacific Ocean, with no harmful debris reaching the ground.\n\nFor real-time updates, viewers can tune into NASA's live coverage, which begins at 9:15 a.m. EDT, and follows up at 9 a.m. on the day of docking. NASA's live launch coverage will be available online at https://www.nasa.gov/live. The story, initially reported by NASA Science, provides a comprehensive account of Progress 96's mission.",
  "summary": "NASA is streaming live coverage of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft launch carrying about three tons of food, fuel and supplies to the International Space Station. Watch online at: https://www.nasa.gov/live The post Progress 96 Cargo Spacecraft Counts Down to Launch from Kazakhstan appeared first on NASA Science .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}