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Soyuz-U with Progress M-06M Atop Lifts off from Baikonur. / July 1, 2010 /

Soyuz-U rocket designed and produced by TSKB-Progress Space Center lifted off at 19:35 MSK from Baikonur’s pad 1 (Gagarin’s launch pad).
The rocket successfully orbited Progress M-06M cargo vehicle which is to deliver about 2.5 kg of supplies to the International Space Station.
After Progress M-06M separation from the third stage, MCC-M took over control of the vehicle.
The Progress is due to dock to the station on Friday.

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