# Progress 20

> Soviet uncrewed Progress cargo spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q14192875](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14192875)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_20)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-20

## Summary
Progress 20 was a Soviet uncrewed Progress cargo spacecraft launched on April 15, 1984, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 aboard a Soyuz-U2 rocket. It was part of the Progress 7K-TG series, designed to resupply the Soviet space station Salyut 7.

## Key Facts
- **Class**: Progress 7K-TG
- **Launch Date**: April 15, 1984
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U2
- **COSPAR ID**: 1984-038A
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 14932
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome on April 15, 1984
- **Wikipedia Availability**: English, Swedish

## FAQs
### Q: What was Progress 20's primary purpose?
A: Progress 20 was a Soviet uncrewed cargo spacecraft designed to resupply the Salyut 7 space station with supplies, fuel, and other essentials.

### Q: Which rocket launched Progress 20?
A: The Soyuz-U2 rocket launched Progress 20 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 on April 15, 1984.

### Q: What series did Progress 20 belong to?
A: Progress 20 was part of the Progress 7K-TG series, a class of Soviet uncrewed spacecraft used for space station resupply missions.

### Q: Where can I find more information about Progress 20?
A: Detailed information is available on Wikipedia (English and Swedish versions) and in the Google Knowledge Graph under the ID /g/11dyksf04.

## Why It Matters
Progress 20 played a crucial role in maintaining the Soviet space program's operations during the Cold War era. As part of the Progress series, it ensured the continuous resupply of the Salyut 7 space station, which was a key component of the Soviet space infrastructure. The spacecraft's successful launch and mission contributed to the broader goals of Soviet space exploration, including long-duration human spaceflight and scientific research in orbit. Its role in sustaining space station operations highlights the importance of reliable cargo spacecraft in enabling sustained human presence in space.

## Notable For
- **First Launch**: One of the earliest Progress missions to support Salyut 7 operations.
- **Resupply Mission**: Delivered critical supplies and fuel to the Soviet space station.
- **Soyuz-U2 Launch**: Utilized the Soyuz-U2 rocket, a variant of the Soyuz-U carrier rocket.
- **Cold War Era**: Operated during the peak of the Space Race, demonstrating Soviet technological capabilities.
- **Wikidata Recognition**: Listed in Wikidata with a satellite catalog number (SCN 14932) and COSPAR ID (1984-038A).

## Body
### Mission Overview
Progress 20 was launched on April 15, 1984, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Soyuz-U2 rocket. It was part of the Progress 7K-TG series, which was designed to resupply the Soviet space station Salyut 7. The spacecraft carried supplies, fuel, and other essentials to support the station's crew and operations.

### Technical Specifications
- **Class**: Progress 7K-TG
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U2
- **COSPAR ID**: 1984-038A
- **SCN**: 14932

### Launch Details
- **Date**: April 15, 1984
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome on April 15, 1984

### Wikipedia and References
- **Wikipedia Title**: Progress 20
- **Languages**: English, Swedish
- **Description**: Soviet uncrewed Progress cargo spacecraft

### External Identifiers
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/11dyksf04
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "14932"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report