The cargo ship “Progress M-27M” launched an uncontrolled descent from orbit, said “RIA Novosti” a source in the space industry.
According to him, did not manage to start the engine and take corrective maneuver, the rate of decline will depend on the state of the atmosphere and the solar wind.
As the source said, to accurately calculate the date of the impact area, and fragments of “progress” is impossible.
Earlier MCC stopped trying to get in touch with emergency spacecraft. Docking with the ISS truck will not take place. His recognize debris, debris will fall to Earth in the period from 7 to 11 May.
abnormal situation occurred the day before. After the launch vehicle from Baikonur for unclear reasons, has not come to the calculated orbit.
«Progress» is insured for the sum of about 2 billion rubles. The total damage from the failed launch was estimated at 5 billion rubles.
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