"Russian Cargo Ship Engulfed in Flames as ISS Astronauts Witness Spectacular Space Fireworks"

The Russian Progress MS-23 cargo ship burned up in Earth's atmosphere on November 29, 2023, providing a rare spectacle for astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft was carrying old equipment and household waste from the ISS. NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli was able to photograph the reentering spacecraft as it broke apart, likening it to fireworks. Most of the spacecraft and its contents were incinerated, but some material made its way into the Pacific Ocean. This fiery reentry is a standard practice for non-reusable cargo craft departing the ISS, while reusable spacecraft like SpaceX's Dragon capsule can safely return home.