# Progress M-47

> NASA spacecraft used to resupply the ISS

**Wikidata**: [Q4379846](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4379846)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-47)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-47

## Summary
Progress M-47 is a NASA spacecraft used to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). It was launched on February 2, 2003, using a Soyuz-U rocket from Gagarin's Start and was part of the Progress-M class of cargo spacecraft.

## Key Facts
- Progress M-47 is a NASA spacecraft used to resupply the ISS
- It was launched on February 2, 2003
- The spacecraft was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket from Gagarin's Start
- It belongs to the Progress-M class of cargo spacecraft
- Progress M-47 had the COSPAR ID 2003-006A
- The spacecraft reentered Earth's atmosphere on September 28, 2003
- It follows Progress M1-9 and was followed by Progress M1-10 in the sequence
- The spacecraft has System Catalog Number (SCN) 27681
- It is known by aliases プログレス10 and 10P

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress M-47?
A: Progress M-47 was a cargo spacecraft designed to resupply the International Space Station with essential provisions, equipment, and scientific materials for the crew.

### Q: When was Progress M-47 launched?
A: Progress M-47 was launched on February 2, 2003, from Gagarin's Start using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: How long did Progress M-47 remain in orbit?
A: Progress M-47 remained in orbit for approximately 7 months, launching on February 2, 2003, and deorbiting on September 28, 2003.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Progress M-47?
A: Progress M-47 was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket, a Soviet-designed spacecraft carrier rocket.

## Why It Matters
Progress M-47 played a crucial role in sustaining human presence aboard the International Space Station during a critical period in 2003. As part of the Progress-M spacecraft series, it delivered vital supplies, scientific experiments, and maintenance equipment to the ISS crew. The successful operation of Progress M-47 demonstrated the reliability of the Progress-M class cargo spacecraft, which has been essential for supporting long-duration space missions. Its reentry and disposal on September 28, 2003, completed its mission of safely removing waste from the station. Progress M-47's contribution to ISS logistics helped maintain the continuous human presence in low Earth orbit, enabling scientific research that benefits humanity's understanding of space and physiology in microgravity environments.

## Notable For
- Part of the Progress-M spacecraft series, which has been the backbone of ISS resupply missions for decades
- Launched during a critical period when ISS crew support was essential for maintaining continuous human presence in space
- Operated in orbit for exactly 7 months before controlled reentry, demonstrating the standard operational duration of Progress spacecraft
- One of the few cargo spacecraft with known aliases in multiple languages (プログレス10, 10P)

## Body
### Mission Overview
Progress M-47 was a cargo spacecraft designed to resupply the International Space Station (ISS) with essential provisions, equipment, and scientific materials. The spacecraft followed the standard Progress-M design and was operated by NASA as part of the ISS resupply program.

### Technical Specifications
- Instance of: Progress-M class spacecraft
- COSPAR ID: 2003-006A
- System Catalog Number (SCN): 27681
- Alternative names: プログレス10, 10P

### Launch and Operations
- Launch date: February 2, 2003
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Launch site: Gagarin's Start
- Atmospheric entry: September 28, 2003
- Total mission duration: Approximately 7 months

### Sequence in Progress Fleet
- Predecessor: Progress M1-9
- Successor: Progress M1-10

### Media Presence
- Wikipedia article available in multiple languages (English, Russian, Japanese, Greek, Swedish, and Commons)
- Wikimedia Commons image available showing the spacecraft departing from the ISS
- Wolfram Alpha entity: Entity["Satellite", "27681"]

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report