# Progress M-06M

> Russian unmanned spacecraft that refueled the International Space Station in 2010

**Wikidata**: [Q2594630](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2594630)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-06M)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-06m

## Summary
Progress M-06M was a Russian unmanned cargo spacecraft that delivered supplies to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2010. It launched on June 30, 2010, docked with the ISS, and undocked on August 31, 2010, after completing its mission.

## Key Facts
- Launched on **June 30, 2010** from Gagarin's Start using a **Soyuz-U** rocket
- COSPAR ID: **2010-033A**
- Part of the **Progress-M** class of resupply spacecraft
- Docked with and refueled the **International Space Station** in 2010
- Followed **Progress M-05M** and preceded **Progress M-07M**
- Entered Earth’s atmosphere and decayed on **August 31, 2010**
- Also known as **Progress 38P** or **Прогресс М-06M**
- Freebase ID: **/m/0bwfy2x**

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress M-06M?
A: Progress M-06M was designed to deliver fuel, food, water, and other supplies to the International Space Station. It was an unmanned cargo vehicle essential for sustaining ISS operations.

### Q: When was Progress M-06M launched?
A: Progress M-06M was launched on **June 30, 2010**, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: How long did Progress M-06M stay docked to the ISS?
A: Progress M-06M remained docked to the ISS until **August 31, 2010**, when it undocked and later decayed upon atmospheric reentry.

## Why It Matters
Progress M-06M represents a critical link in the logistical chain that keeps the International Space Station operational. As part of Russia's long-standing Progress program, it fulfilled one of many automated resupply missions vital to sustaining continuous human presence in low Earth orbit. These missions ensure astronauts aboard the ISS receive necessary resources such as propellant, oxygen, food, and scientific equipment. The success of vehicles like Progress M-06M underscores international cooperation in space exploration and demonstrates reliable cargo delivery capabilities essential for future deep-space missions.

## Notable For
- Successful **automated docking** with the ISS in 2010
- Part of the **Progress-M series**, a proven line of cargo spacecraft since the Soviet era
- Completed full mission cycle including **launch, docking, undocking, and orbital decay**
- Operated under the **Soyuz-U launch system**, a widely used and reliable rocket variant
- Identified by multiple aliases including **Progress 38P** and **Прогресс М-06M**

## Body
### Mission Overview
Progress M-06M was an unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft developed to support the International Space Station. Its primary function was to transport essential supplies—such as fuel, oxygen, water, and spare parts—to the orbiting laboratory.

### Launch Details
The spacecraft was launched on **June 30, 2010**, at 03:31 UTC from **Site 1/5 (Gagarin's Start)** at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. It utilized the **Soyuz-U** launch vehicle, a variant of the well-established Soyuz rocket family.

### Docking and Operations
Progress M-06M successfully docked with the ISS on **July 2, 2010**. During its stay, it offloaded critical cargo and received waste materials before departing the station.

### End of Mission
On **August 31, 2010**, Progress M-06M undocked from the ISS and performed a controlled deorbit maneuver. It reentered Earth’s atmosphere shortly afterward, burning up over the Pacific Ocean.

### Technical Classification
- **Instance Of**: Progress-M class spacecraft
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U
- **COSPAR ID**: 2010-033A
- **SCN (Spacecraft Number)**: 36748

### Related Missions
- **Preceded By**: Progress M-05M
- **Followed By**: Progress M-07M

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013