Progress 50 Supply Ship Launches to the Space Station (Photos)

Progress 50 Supply Ship Nears the ISS

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The Progress 50 robotic supply ship approaches the International Space Station during the fly-around prior to docking on Feb. 11, 2013.

Progress 50 Supply Ship Flies Close to the ISS

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The Progress 50 robotic supply ship approaches the International Space Station during docking on Feb. 11, 2013.

Progress 50 Supply Ship and ISS Above Earth

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The Progress 50 robotic supply ship flies in a parallel course with the International Space Station during docking on Feb. 11, 2013.

"We Have Capture" Announced During Progress 50 Docking

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The Progress 50 robotic supply ship's display crosshairs line up with the International Space Station during docking on Feb. 11, 2013.

Progress 50 Successfully Docked to the International Space Station

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The Progress 50 robotic supply ship (at lower left) successfully docked with the International Space Station on Feb. 11, 2013.

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