# Progress M-16

> Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q7248558](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7248558)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-16)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-16

## Summary
Progress M-16 is a Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft launched on February 21, 1993, using a Soyuz-U2 rocket from Gagarin's Start. It belongs to the Progress-M class of spacecraft designed specifically for resupplying space stations with cargo and equipment.

## Key Facts
- Progress M-16 is a Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft
- It was launched on February 21, 1993
- The launch occurred from Gagarin's Start
- It was carried by a Soyuz-U2 rocket
- It belongs to the Progress-M class of spacecraft
- Its COSPAR ID is 1993-012A
- Its SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) is 22530
- It has 3 sitelinks across different language Wikipedias (English, Greek, Swedish)

## FAQs
### Q: What is Progress M-16?
A: Progress M-16 is a Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft that was launched on February 21, 1993, as part of the Progress-M series designed to resupply space stations with necessary cargo and equipment.

### Q: When and where was Progress M-16 launched?
A: Progress M-16 was launched on February 21, 1993, from Gagarin's Start using a Soyuz-U2 rocket as the launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the purpose of Progress M-16?
A: As a member of the Progress-M class, Progress M-16 was designed for resupplying space stations with cargo, equipment, and other necessary supplies to support ongoing space missions.

### Q: What is the identification number for Progress M-16?
A: Progress M-16 has a COSPAR ID of 1993-012A and a Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) of 22530.

## Why It Matters
Progress M-16 represents an important component of Russia's space logistics infrastructure, specifically designed to support long-duration human spaceflight missions. As part of the Progress-M series, it contributed to the critical supply chain that enabled sustained operations on space stations. These uncrewed cargo spacecraft have been essential for delivering food, water, oxygen, scientific equipment, and other supplies to orbiting crews, allowing for extended stays in space. The reliability and regularity of Progress missions have been fundamental to the success of both Soviet/Russian space station programs and international collaborations like the International Space Station.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Progress-M class of spacecraft, which has been a workhorse for space station resupply missions
- Launching on February 21, 1993, during a period when Russia was continuing its space station operations after the dissolution of the Soviet Union
- Using the Soyuz-U2 rocket as its launch vehicle, a reliable variant of the Soyuz family
- Having a COSPAR ID of 1993-012A, making it identifiable in international space catalogs
- Being one of the spacecraft with multilingual documentation, with Wikipedia articles in English, Greek, and Swedish

## Body
### Overview
Progress M-16 is a Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft that belongs to the Progress-M class. This class of spacecraft is specifically designed for resupplying space stations with necessary cargo, equipment, and supplies.

### Technical Specifications
- Instance of: Progress-M class spacecraft
- Launch date: February 21, 1993
- Launch site: Gagarin's Start
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U2
- COSPAR ID: 1993-012A
- SCN (Satellite Catalog Number): 22530
- Freebase ID: /m/07k45xj
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "22530"]

### Documentation and Recognition
- Wikipedia title: Progress M-16
- Available in multiple languages: English (en), Greek (el), and Swedish (sv)
- Has 3 sitelinks across different language Wikipedias
- Described in Wikidata as a "Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft"

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report