A Soyuz-U carrying the Progress M-26M cargo transport vehicle was successfully launched from pad 1 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Lift off occurred at 14:00 Moscow time (11:00 GMT), 17th February 2015.

Nine minutes after launch Progress M-26M separated from the third stage of the Soyuz and entered orbit.

Docking of the Progress with the ISS is scheduled for 19:59 Moscow time (16:59 GMT) 17th February 2015 to the propulsion compartment of the "Zvezda" Service Module

Progress M-26M will deliver about 2.3 tons of cargo to the International Space Station, including equipment for scientific experiments; fuel to maintain the ISS orbit; food parcels for cosmonauts and astronauts and gifts intended for the members of the crew for the upcoming holidays.

Credit: Roscosmos

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