# Progress M-14M

> Russian spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q570099](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q570099)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-14M)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-14m

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Progress M-14M**:

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## Summary  
Progress M-14M was a Russian expendable cargo spacecraft used to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). Launched on January 25, 2012, it was part of the Progress-M class and delivered supplies before deorbiting on April 28, 2012.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** January 25, 2012 (from Gagarin's Start)  
- **Deorbit Date:** April 28, 2012  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2012-004A  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U (a Soviet-era rocket variant)  
- **Spacecraft Class:** Progress-M (designed for ISS resupply)  
- **Preceded by:** Progress M-13M  
- **Succeeded by:** Progress M-15M  
- **Significant Events:** Rocket launch (January 25, 2012) and atmospheric entry (April 28, 2012)  
- **Aliases:** プログレス46, 46P  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress M-14M?  
A: It was an uncrewed cargo spacecraft designed to deliver supplies, equipment, and fuel to the International Space Station.  

### Q: How long did Progress M-14M remain in orbit?  
A: It operated for approximately three months, launching on January 25, 2012, and deorbiting on April 28, 2012.  

### Q: What rocket launched Progress M-14M?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soviet-era Soyuz design.  

## Why It Matters  
Progress M-14M played a critical role in sustaining the International Space Station by delivering essential supplies, including food, oxygen, and scientific equipment. As part of the long-running Progress program, it demonstrated Russia's continued capability to support crewed space missions. Its successful mission underscored the reliability of the Soyuz-U launch system and the Progress-M spacecraft, which have been workhorses for orbital logistics since the Soviet era. The spacecraft's atmospheric reentry also followed standard procedures for disposing of expendable cargo vehicles, minimizing space debris.

## Notable For  
- **Reliable Resupply:** Part of the Progress-M class, known for its role in ISS logistics.  
- **Soyuz-U Launch:** Launched using a proven Soviet-era rocket design.  
- **Standardized Deorbit:** Followed typical Progress spacecraft disposal via atmospheric reentry.  

## Body  
### Launch and Mission  
- Launched on **January 25, 2012**, from **Gagarin's Start** at the Baikonur Cosmodrome.  
- Used a **Soyuz-U** rocket, a variant of the Soyuz family with a long operational history.  

### Spacecraft Details  
- **Class:** Progress-M (uncrewed cargo spacecraft).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2012-004A (unique identifier for space objects).  

### Mission Timeline  
- **January 25, 2012:** Launch and successful docking with the ISS.  
- **April 28, 2012:** Deorbited and burned up during atmospheric reentry.  

### Related Spacecraft  
- **Preceded by:** Progress M-13M (launched October 2011).  
- **Succeeded by:** Progress M-15M (launched April 2012).  

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## References

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