A Progress launch failed on its way to the ISS, so I discuss how this may affect the politics of the ISS and NASA going forward. And then I get into some thoughts on satellite servicing in general, and specifically surrounding Restore-L and Orbital ATK’s Mission Extension Vehicle.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 3 executive producers—@spacepat_o, Matt Giraitis, and one anonymous—and 25 other supporters on Patreon.Progress launch to space station fails - SpaceNews.comProgress MS-04 fails to reach orbitStage III of the Soyuz rocketIssue #7 - Main Engine Cut OffSSL, Orbital ATK, and Satellite Servicing - Main Engine Cut OffNASA’s Restore-L contract nudges SSL closer to in-orbit servicing - SpaceNews.comNASA Awards Contract for Refueling Mission Spacecraft | NASAThe Space Show, Mon, 10/31/2016 - Mission Extension Services - Orbital ATKEmail feedback to [email protected]Follow @WeHaveMECOSubscribe on iTunes, Overcast, or elsewhereSubcribe to Main Engine Cut Off WeeklySupport Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon