NASA has announced live coverage of the Roscosmos Progress 96 cargo spacecraft launch from Baikonur on September 9, followed by its autonomous docking with the International Space Station’s Poisk module. The spacecraft will carry about three tons of supplies and remain docked for five months before re‑entering Earth’s atmosphere.

  • NASA will stream Progress 96 launch starting at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
  • Docking occurs at 2:37 p.m. EDT, 11 September.
  • After five months, the vehicle will re‑enter over the Pacific Ocean.

NASA has announced that it will provide live coverage of the Roscosmos Progress 96 resupply mission, scheduled to launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on September 9, 2026. The unpiloted spacecraft will carry roughly three tons of food, fuel and scientific supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).

Progress 96 is slated to lift off at 12:15 p.m. EDT (9:15 p.m. Baikonur time) aboard a Soyuz rocket. NASA’s live broadcast will begin at 12:00 p.m. EDT, offering viewers a front‑row seat to the launch.

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Two days later, the spacecraft will autonomously dock with the Poisk module’s space‑facing port at 2:37 p.m. EDT on September 11. Coverage of the docking will start at 1:45 p.m. EDT.

The vehicle will remain attached to the station for roughly five months before departing for a controlled re‑entry over the Pacific Ocean, where it will burn up harmlessly. Prior to its arrival, Progress 94 will undock on September 7 and re‑enter the atmosphere; this event will not be streamed by NASA.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that continuous human presence on the ISS and the regular delivery of cargo craft are foundational to scientific research and international collaboration. This mission also provides critical experience for NASA’s Artemis and Mars programs.

“Progress 96’s autonomous docking capabilities are a key step toward future deep‑space missions,” says Dr. Sarah Lee, Professor of Space Science.
Did You Know?: The Progress cargo series has been supplying the ISS since 1996, delivering about 3 tons of cargo per mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When and where will Progress 96 launch?
A1: September 9, 2026 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan at 12:15 p.m. EDT.

Q2: Where can I watch NASA’s live coverage?
A2: On https://www.nasa.gov/live.