Russia tests new space route and sets record time

A Russian spacecraft has slashed the usual time taken to reach the International Space Station. The achievement has set a new record and standard for future missions. Six hours was all it took for the ISS to welcome its newest guest, fresh from its Earthly takeoff. Using a new approach maneuver, the unmanned Russian spacecraft Progress docked at the ISS slightly ahead of schedule. More

(Source: Deutsche Welle - Aug 3)