# Progress 13

> Soviet uncrewed Progress cargo spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q10639623](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10639623)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_13)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-13

## Summary
Progress 13 was a Soviet uncrewed Progress cargo spacecraft launched on May 23, 1982. It belonged to the Progress 7K-TG class of spacecraft and was utilized to transport supplies. The mission was launched from Gagarin's Start using a Soyuz-U rocket.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Soviet uncrewed Progress cargo spacecraft (Progress 7K-TG class).
- **Launch Date:** May 23, 1982.
- **Launch Site:** Gagarin's Start.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U rocket.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1982-047A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 13210.
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11dyjymh1.

## FAQs
### Q: When was Progress 13 launched?
A: Progress 13 was launched on May 23, 1982.

### Q: What type of spacecraft was Progress 13?
A: It was a Soviet uncrewed cargo spacecraft of the Progress 7K-TG class.

### Q: What rocket and launch site were used for Progress 13?
A: The spacecraft was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket from Gagarin's Start.

## Why It Matters
Progress 13 represents a specific mission within the broader timeline of the Soviet space program's logistical operations. As an instance of the **Progress 7K-TG** class, it illustrates the continuity of the Soviet Union's resupply chain during the early 1980s, which was critical for sustaining long-duration missions aboard space stations. The use of the **Soyuz-U** launch vehicle—described as a "Universal" variant—and the launch from **Gagarin's Start** highlights the reliance on established, reliable infrastructure for these uncrewed missions. The precise tracking of this object via COSPAR ID (1982-047A) and Satellite Catalog Number (13210) also underscores its role in the historical record of orbital objects managed by international space agencies.

## Notable For
- **Classification:** Specifically identified as an instance of the **Progress 7K-TG** spacecraft class.
- **Launch Location:** Launched from **Gagarin's Start**, the historic site used for the first human spaceflight.
- **Orbital Tracking:** Uniquely identified in space catalogs by COSPAR ID **1982-047A** and SCN **13210**.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Utilized the **Soyuz-U** rocket, a universal design variant prominent in the Soviet space fleet.

## Body
### Spacecraft Specifications
Progress 13 is classified as a **Progress 7K-TG** spacecraft. It is an uncrewed vehicle designed for cargo transport. As a Soviet spacecraft, it contributed to the logistical network of the Soviet space program.

### Mission Profile
The mission officially began with its launch on **May 23, 1982**. The launch event is recorded as a "rocket launch" taking place at **Gagarin's Start**.

### Launch Infrastructure
The flight was facilitated by a **Soyuz-U** launch vehicle. The Soyuz-U is noted as a "Universal" design variant of the Soyuz rocket family, operated by the Soviet Union.

### Identifiers and Records
For the purposes of space tracking and identification, Progress 13 is assigned the following designators:
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1982-047A
*   **Satellite Catalog Number:** 13210

The entity is referenced in the Google Knowledge Graph under the ID `/g/11dyjymh1` and has Wikipedia entries in English and Swedish.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report