ISCOM.014 – 19 May 2001 – Progress-M1-6 Launch Preparations

Progress-M1-6: This freighter will be launched from Baykonur for a flight to the ISS on 20.05.2001 at 22.32.40UTC.

The docking at the aft docking port of Zvezda will take place on 23.05.2001 at 0019UTC.

The freighter will deliver supplies of air, water and food at the ISS, but also materials for the hygienic and medical welfare for the crew and photographic and video equipment, tools for repairs and maintenance.

The total mass of the freight, inclusive fuel, is 2478 KG.

For the first time a modified carrier-rocket will be used: the Soyuz-FG. Compared to its prototype the Soyuz-FG has enhanced characteristics of the engines and the control system and the freight can be increased by 200 KG-s.

Chris van den Berg, NL-9165/A-UK3202