Vessel docks at space station

AN UNMANNED Russian cargo vessel yesterday docked without a hitch at the International Space Station, bringing a fresh supply of oxygen and equipment to the six- member crew.

The M-10M Progress completed the automatic docking at 14.29 GMT, the Russian Federal Space Agency said.

The vessel was carrying 2.6 tonnes of supplies and scientific equipment for the international crew, which includes an Italian, two NASA astronauts and three Russians. The ISS is orbiting 350 kilometres from Earth.