# Progress M-25

> Russian cargo spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q10639668](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10639668)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-25)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-25

## Summary  
Progress M-25 is a Russian cargo spacecraft launched in 1994 to resupply orbiting space stations. It is part of the Progress-M class of vehicles, designed for unmanned logistics missions. The spacecraft was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket from Gagarin's Start.

## Key Facts  
- Launched on November 11, 1994  
- COSPAR ID: 1994-075A  
- Spacecraft number (SCN): 23348  
- Instance of: Progress-M class cargo spacecraft  
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U  
- Launch site: Gagarin's Start  
- Mission type: Resupply mission to space stations  
- Operated by: Russia  
- Wikipedia languages: English, Swedish  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress M-25?  
A: Progress M-25 was an unmanned cargo spacecraft used to deliver supplies such as food, water, fuel, and equipment to orbiting space stations like Mir. Its mission supported sustained human presence in space.

### Q: When was Progress M-25 launched?  
A: Progress M-25 was launched on November 11, 1994. It lifted off from Gagarin's Start using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: How does Progress M-25 differ from crewed spacecraft?  
A: Unlike crewed spacecraft such as Soyuz, Progress M-25 was uncrewed and specifically designed to carry cargo. After completing its mission, it would typically deorbit and burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.

## Why It Matters  
Progress M-25 represents a key logistical component in supporting long-term human habitation in space during the mid-1990s. As part of the Progress-M program, it enabled the Soviet and later Russian space programs to maintain continuous occupancy aboard space stations like Mir. These resupply missions were essential for delivering life-support materials, scientific equipment, and propellant needed for orbital maintenance. Without reliable cargo vehicles like Progress M-25, extended-duration missions would have been impossible, limiting both research opportunities and international collaboration in low Earth orbit.

## Notable For  
- Being one of multiple successful Progress-M missions supplying the Mir space station  
- Using the proven and widely deployed Soyuz-U launch system  
- Having a standardized design optimized for automated docking with space stations  
- Completing its mission without requiring astronaut intervention  
- Part of a lineage of Russian cargo spacecraft continuing into modern ISS operations  

## Body  

### Mission Overview  
Progress M-25 was an unmanned resupply spacecraft developed under the Progress-M program. Its primary function was to transport cargo to space stations, particularly Mir, during the mid-1990s era of Russian-led orbital operations.

### Technical Classification  
The spacecraft belongs to the **Progress-M** class, which itself evolved from earlier Progress models. This version included improvements in cargo capacity and navigation systems compared to its predecessors.

### Launch Details  
- **Launch Date:** November 11, 1994  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U  
- **Launch Site:** Gagarin's Start (Baikonur Cosmodrome)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at Gagarin's Start on 1994-11-11  

### Identifiers and References  
- SCN (Spacecraft Number): 23348  
- COSPAR ID: 1994-075A  
- Wikidata Description: Russian cargo spacecraft  
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11dyltlhc  
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "23348"]  

### Operational Role  
As a cargo-only vehicle, Progress M-25 carried non-reusable payloads including:
- Propellant for station thrusters
- Food and water for crew survival
- Scientific instruments and spare parts
After undocking, it was deorbited to dispose of waste by burning up upon reentry.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report