# Progress M-29M

> 40944

**Wikidata**: [Q21034618](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21034618)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-29M)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-29m

## Summary
Progress M-29M was a Soyuz-U spacecraft used to resupply the International Space Station (ISS), launched on October 1, 2015, and docked at the Zvezda module. It was part of the Progress-M class spacecraft series and had the serial number 40944.

## Key Facts
- Progress M-29M had the serial number 40944
- It was launched on October 1, 2015
- The launch vehicle was a Soyuz-U rocket
- It was launched from Gagarin's Start
- It docked at the Zvezda module of the ISS
- It followed the Progress M-28M mission
- It was succeeded by the Progress MS-01 mission
- It re-entered Earth's atmosphere on April 8, 2016
- It's also known as Progress 61, Progress 61P, and PROGRESS-M 29M

## FAQs
### Q: What was Progress M-29M used for?
A: Progress M-29M was a resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS), delivering cargo and supplies to the astronauts on board.

### Q: When was Progress M-29M launched?
A: Progress M-29M was launched on October 1, 2015, from Gagarin's Start using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: Where did Progress M-29M dock with the ISS?
A: Progress M-29M docked at the Zvezda module of the International Space Station.

### Q: What happened to Progress M-29M after its mission?
A: After completing its resupply mission, Progress M-29M was deorbited and burned up in Earth's atmosphere during atmospheric entry on April 8, 2016.

## Why It Matters
Progress M-29M was part of the critical resupply chain for the International Space Station, ensuring that astronauts had the necessary resources for continued operations in orbit. As a Progress-M spacecraft, it continued a long tradition of Russian cargo missions that have been essential to the ISS program since its inception. The reliability of these resupply missions allows for long-duration human habitation in space and supports scientific research that cannot be conducted on Earth. The Soyuz-U launch vehicle, while an older design, has proven remarkably consistent in its performance, making it a dependable workhorse for delivering essential supplies to the space station.

## Notable For
- Being the 61st Progress spacecraft mission to the ISS (designated as Progress 61)
- Using the Soyuz-U launch vehicle variant, which has been in service since 1973
- Successfully docking with the ISS's Zvezda module on October 1, 2015
- Following the Progress M-28M mission and being succeeded by the Progress MS-01 mission
- Having the COSPAR ID 2015-055A

## Body
### Mission Overview
Progress M-29M was a Russian cargo spacecraft that resupplied the International Space Station as part of the Progress-M series. It launched on October 1, 2015, from Gagarin's Start using a Soyuz-U rocket. The spacecraft docked with the ISS at the Zvezda module on the same day as its launch. The mission was part of the ongoing resupply operations supporting human habitation on the ISS.

### Technical Specifications
- Spacecraft class: Progress-M
- Serial number: 40944
- COSPAR ID: 2015-055A
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Launch site: Gagarin's Start
- Docking port: Zvezda

### Mission Timeline
- October 1, 2015: Launch from Gagarin's Start
- October 1, 2015: Docking with ISS at Zvezda module
- April 8, 2016: Atmospheric entry and disposal

### Alternative Names
The spacecraft is also known by several alternative names:
- Progress 61
- Progress 61P
- PROGRESS-M 29M

### Sequence in Progress Series
Progress M-29M followed the Progress M-28M mission and was succeeded by the Progress MS-01 mission in the Progress spacecraft series used for ISS resupply.

### Media Coverage
The mission gained media attention for its automatic docking procedures, with images available on Wikimedia Commons showing the spacecraft docking to the ISS.

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report