# Progress M-58

> Russian cargo spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q2464857](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2464857)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-58)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-58

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Progress M-58**:

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## Summary  
Progress M-58 was a Russian cargo spacecraft launched in 2006 to resupply space stations. It was part of the Progress-M class and was carried into orbit by a Soyuz-U rocket. The spacecraft completed its mission and re-entered Earth's atmosphere in March 2007.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date**: October 23, 2006  
- **Re-entry date**: March 27, 2007  
- **Launch vehicle**: Soyuz-U rocket  
- **Launch site**: Gagarin's Start  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2006-045A  
- **Spacecraft class**: Progress-M  
- **Preceded by**: Progress M-57  
- **Succeeded by**: Progress M-59  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 29503  
- **Significant events**: Rocket launch (2006-10-23), atmospheric entry (2007-03-27)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress M-58?  
A: Progress M-58 was designed to deliver supplies to space stations, such as food, fuel, and equipment, as part of Russia's resupply missions.  

### Q: How long was Progress M-58 in orbit?  
A: It remained in orbit for approximately five months, from its launch on October 23, 2006, until its re-entry on March 27, 2007.  

### Q: What rocket launched Progress M-58?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz family developed during the Soviet era.  

## Why It Matters  
Progress M-58 played a critical role in maintaining the operational capabilities of space stations by delivering essential supplies. As part of the long-running Progress program, it contributed to the sustainability of human presence in space. The mission demonstrated Russia's continued expertise in cargo resupply logistics, supporting international collaborations like the International Space Station (ISS). Its successful launch and re-entry underscored the reliability of the Soyuz-U rocket and Progress-M spacecraft design.  

## Notable For  
- **Reliable resupply mission**: Part of the proven Progress-M class, known for its dependability.  
- **Soyuz-U launch**: Utilized a veteran rocket design with a long history of successful missions.  
- **Controlled re-entry**: Safely deorbited after completing its supply mission.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: October 23, 2006  
- **Launch site**: Gagarin's Start (Baikonur Cosmodrome)  
- **Rocket**: Soyuz-U  

### Mission Timeline  
- **Orbital insertion**: Achieved shortly after launch.  
- **Docking**: Delivered supplies to its target space station (specific station not provided in sources).  
- **Deorbit**: Conducted a controlled atmospheric re-entry on March 27, 2007.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft type**: Progress-M  
- **Catalog number**: 29503  
- **COSPAR designation**: 2006-045A  

### Related Spacecraft  
- **Predecessor**: Progress M-57  
- **Successor**: Progress M-59  

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## References

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