Russian Progress cargo ship arrives at International Space Station
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ISS logistics are still diversified across national programs, which reduces single-vendor risk but adds coordination overhead and political exposure. If your roadmap depends on commercial LEO infrastructure, assume a long transition period where state cargo systems remain the backbone.
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