On September 11, 2025, a Russian Progress freighter, designated Progress 93, is set to launch carrying 2.8 tons of cargo towards the International Space Station (ISS). The launch will take place at 11:54 a.m. EDT (15:54 GMT) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. This mission will support the current Expedition 73 crew aboard the ISS by delivering essential supplies including food and propellant.
Viewers can watch the launch live via NASA or on Space.com, with coverage commencing at 11:30 a.m. EDT (15:30 GMT). If the launch proceeds as planned, Progress 93 is expected to dock with the ISS at the Zvezda service module on September 13, 2025, at 1:27 p.m. EDT (17:27 GMT).
Mission Details and Future Operations
Progress 93 will serve as a vital supply vessel, remaining docked at the ISS for approximately six months. After completing its mission, it will depart the station loaded with astronaut waste, which will subsequently burn up upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.
NASA has also announced that live coverage for the docking process will begin at 12:30 p.m. EDT (16:30 GMT) on September 13. This mission follows a recent trend of activity at the ISS, highlighting the ongoing collaboration in space exploration.
In addition to the Progress 93 launch, another cargo vehicle, Northrup Grumman’s Cygnus, is scheduled to launch on September 14, 2025, atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This launch will take place at 6:11 p.m. EDT (22:11 GMT). Like Progress, Cygnus is designed for single-use, while SpaceX’s Dragon can be reused after splashing down in the ocean.
Significance of the Launch
The delivery of supplies via Progress 93 is critical for maintaining the operations and health of the astronauts aboard the ISS. The ongoing supply missions underscore the importance of international cooperation in space exploration and the continuous support of human presence in low Earth orbit.
As the space community watches these missions unfold, they reflect a commitment to advancing scientific research and exploration beyond our planet. The successful launch and docking of Progress 93 will be a key step in ensuring that the Expedition 73 crew has the resources necessary for their ongoing work in space.
