Russian Progress fails for the first time.....

[bartman]

Lets hope this wont be a reoccurring thing.....

"
The Russian space agency said the Progress M-12M cargo ship was not placed in the correct orbit by its rocket and fell back to Earth.
The vessel was carrying three tonnes of supplies......."

Article Here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14653371).

Bartman

[Omaroo]

A pretty rare occurrence these days. At least the ISS isn't super-dependent on what it was carrying. They might have to cut back on TimTams for a while though...

[astroron]

This is what a lot of people where afraid may hapen,also they may have to reduce the space station crew as the life boat is onl a three seater so if there is any problems they cannot get all of them back to earth at the same time now that the Shuttle is no longer flying :sadeyes:
Cheers