# Progress M-45

> Russian cargo spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q4379848](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4379848)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-45)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-45

## Summary
Progress M-45 is a Russian cargo spacecraft launched on August 21, 2001, to resupply space stations. It belongs to the Progress-M class and was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket from Gagarin's Start before entering Earth's atmosphere on November 23, 2001.

## Key Facts
- Launched on August 21, 2001
- Part of the Progress-M class of spacecraft designed for resupplying space stations
- Launched using a Soyuz-U rocket variant from Gagarin's Start
- Has a COSPAR ID of 2001-036A and serial number 26890
- Follows Progress M1-6 and was followed by Progress M-SO1
- Mission concluded with atmospheric entry on November 23, 2001
- Has 6 Wikipedia sitelinks across multiple languages (commons, el, en, ja, ru, sv)

## FAQs
### Q: What is Progress M-45?
A: Progress M-45 is a Russian cargo spacecraft launched on August 21, 2001, to resupply space stations. It belongs to the Progress-M class which is specifically designed for delivering supplies, equipment, and other materials to space stations in orbit.

### Q: When did Progress M-45 operate?
A: Progress M-45 was launched on August 21, 2001, and entered Earth's atmosphere on November 23, 2001, completing its mission. Its operational period was approximately three months.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Progress M-45?
A: Progress M-45 was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket, which is a variant of the Soyuz rocket design. The launch occurred from Gagarin's Start, a historic Russian launch facility.

### Q: How does Progress M-45 relate to other spacecraft in the Progress series?
A: Progress M-45 follows Progress M1-6 in the sequence of Progress missions and was followed by Progress M-SO1, which was a modified Progress spacecraft specifically used to deliver the Pirs module to the ISS.

### Q: What is the significance of the Progress-M class?
A: The Progress-M class of spacecraft is designed specifically for resupplying space stations, representing a critical component of space logistics. These spacecraft have been instrumental in maintaining operations at various space stations, including Mir and the International Space Station.

## Why It Matters
Progress M-45 represents a crucial element of the Russian space program's logistics infrastructure for maintaining continuous operations in space. As part of the long-standing Progress-M class, it fulfilled the essential function of delivering supplies, equipment, and other materials necessary for sustaining human presence in orbit. These cargo missions are fundamental to space exploration, enabling longer-duration missions and scientific research that would be impossible without regular resupply. Progress M-45, like other Progress spacecraft, continues the legacy of Russian space logistics that has supported both the Mir space station and later the International Space Station.

## Notable For
- Being the cargo spacecraft that followed Progress M1-6 in the sequence of Progress missions
- Launching from the historic Gagarin's Start facility using the Soyuz-U rocket
- Having a unique COSPAR ID of 2001-036A identifying it as a space object
- Completing its mission by entering Earth's atmosphere on November 23, 2001
- Belonging to the standard Progress-M class specifically designed for resupplying space stations

## Body
### Mission Overview
Progress M-45 was a Russian cargo spacecraft launched on August 21, 2001. It fulfilled the standard resupply mission typical of Progress-M class spacecraft to space stations.

### Technical Details
- Class: Progress-M (spacecraft used to resupply space stations)
- Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-U (Soviet rocket design variant - Universal)
- Launch Date: August 21, 2001
- Launch Site: Gagarin's Start
- COSPAR ID: 2001-036A
- Serial Number: 26890
- Mission End: November 23, 2001 (atmospheric entry)

### Mission Sequence
- Preceded by: Progress M1-6 (Russian cargo spacecraft)
- Followed by: Progress M-SO1 (modified Progress spacecraft used to deliver the Pirs module to the ISS)

### Documentation and References
- Has 6 Wikipedia sitelinks
- Available in Wikipedia languages: commons, el, en, ja, ru, sv
- Wikimedia Commons image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Progress_M-45.jpg
- Freebase ID: /m/064l5p8
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "26890"]

### Related Entities
- Related Class: Progress-M (spacecraft for resupplying space stations)
- Related Rocket: Soyuz-U (Soyuz rocket design variant from Soviet Union)

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013