# Progress M-15

> Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q7248557](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7248557)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-15)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-15

## Summary
Progress M-15 was a Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft launched on October 27, 1992. As a specific instance of the Progress-M class, its primary function was to resupply space stations. The mission was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Soyuz-U2 carrier rocket.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft.
- **Class:** Instance of the Progress-M spacecraft class.
- **Launch Date:** October 27, 1992.
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U2 carrier rocket.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1992-071A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22203.
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch occurring on October 27, 1992, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.
- **Freebase ID:** /m/07k6c03.

## FAQs
### Q: What kind of spacecraft was Progress M-15?
A: Progress M-15 was an uncrewed Russian cargo spacecraft designed to resupply space stations. It belonged to the Progress-M class of spacecraft.

### Q: When and where was Progress M-15 launched?
A: The spacecraft was launched on October 27, 1992, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Progress M-15?
A: Progress M-15 was launched using a Soyuz-U2 carrier rocket.

## Why It Matters
Progress M-15 serves as a historical example of the robust logistical infrastructure required to maintain continuous human presence in space. As part of the Progress-M class, it represents the standardized, uncrewed supply chain essential for resupplying orbital complexes. These spacecraft are critical for transporting cargo, fuel, and equipment to space stations, ensuring that crews have the necessary resources to survive and conduct research. The launch of Progress M-15 specifically utilized the Soyuz-U2 rocket, a variation of the highly reliable Soyuz launcher family, highlighting the continuity of Soviet and later Russian space engineering practices during the early 1990s. By fulfilling the role of an automated freighter, Progress M-15 contributed to the broader narrative of low Earth orbit operations and international space station management during a pivotal era in space exploration history.

## Notable For
- **Spacecraft Classification:** Being a distinct instance of the Progress-M class, a widely used design for space station resupply.
- **Launch Configuration:** Utilizing the Soyuz-U2 carrier rocket, a specialized version of the Soyuz launcher.
- **Historical Context:** Operating in the early 1990s (launched October 1992), a transitional period for the Russian space program.
- **Launch Infrastructure:** Launching specifically from Site 31 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a key operational pad for Soyuz vehicles.

## Body
### Mission Profile and Classification
Progress M-15 is defined as a Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft. In the taxonomy of space hardware, it is classified as an instance of the **Progress-M** class. This class of spacecraft is explicitly designed and utilized to resupply space stations, automating the delivery of provisions that would otherwise require crewed missions.

### Launch Details
The mission began with a rocket launch on **October 27, 1992**. The launch took place at the **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31**, a major launch facility used for various Soyuz missions.

The launch vehicle employed for this mission was the **Soyuz-U2**, a carrier rocket noted in the related data as a distinct class of rocket supporting Progress and Soyuz vehicles. This launch event is the primary significant event recorded for the entity, marking the transition of the vehicle from ground to space operations.

### Identifiers and Records
Progress M-15 is tracked in various international databases and knowledge graphs under the following identifiers:
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1992-071A
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22203
*   **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "22203"]
*   **Freebase ID:** /m/07k6c03

### Related Entities
The spacecraft is functionally and technically linked to two primary hardware classes:
*   **Progress-M:** The spacecraft class used for resupply missions.
*   **Soyuz-U2:** The carrier rocket class used for propulsion and delivery into orbit.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report