# Progress M-24M

> Russian cargo spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q17412884](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17412884)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-24M)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-24m

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Progress M-24M**:

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## Summary  
Progress M-24M was a Russian cargo spacecraft launched in 2014 to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). It was part of the Progress-M class and delivered supplies before deorbiting later that year. The spacecraft was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from Gagarin's Start.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date**: July 23, 2014 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2014-042A  
- **Launch vehicle**: Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch site**: Gagarin's Start ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Deorbit date**: November 19, 2014 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Preceded by**: Progress M-23M  
- **Succeeded by**: Progress M-25M  
- **Spacecraft class**: Progress-M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: プログレス56, 56P  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress M-24M?  
A: Progress M-24M was designed to deliver supplies, including food, fuel, and equipment, to the International Space Station (ISS).  

### Q: How long did Progress M-24M remain in orbit?  
A: It launched on July 23, 2014, and deorbited on November 19, 2014, after completing its resupply mission.  

### Q: What rocket launched Progress M-24M?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from Gagarin's Start in Kazakhstan.  

## Why It Matters  
Progress M-24M played a critical role in maintaining the International Space Station (ISS) by delivering essential supplies. As part of Russia's Progress-M spacecraft series, it ensured continuous support for astronauts aboard the ISS, enabling long-term missions and scientific research. Its successful launch and deorbit demonstrated the reliability of Russia's cargo resupply program, which has been vital for international space collaboration. Without such missions, the ISS would struggle with logistical challenges, highlighting Progress M-24M's importance in sustaining human presence in space.  

## Notable For  
- Part of Russia's long-running Progress-M spacecraft series, known for reliability in ISS resupply missions.  
- Launched aboard the Soyuz-U rocket, a workhorse of Soviet and Russian space programs.  
- Completed its mission successfully, contributing to ISS operations before deorbiting in November 2014.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: July 23, 2014  
- **Rocket**: Soyuz-U  
- **Site**: Gagarin's Start, Kazakhstan  

### Mission Timeline  
- **Docking**: Successfully delivered supplies to the ISS.  
- **Deorbit**: November 19, 2014, marking the end of its mission.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft Class**: Progress-M  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2014-042A  

### Related Spacecraft  
- **Predecessor**: Progress M-23M  
- **Successor**: Progress M-25M  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report