# Progress M-59

> Russian cargo spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q1976810](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1976810)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-59)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-59

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Progress M-59**:

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## Summary  
Progress M-59 is a Russian cargo spacecraft designed to resupply space stations. Launched on January 18, 2007, it was part of the Progress-M class and delivered supplies before decaying in the atmosphere on August 1, 2007.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** January 18, 2007 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U, a Soviet-era rocket variant ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Gagarin's Start, a historic launch complex ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2007-002A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  
- **Orbit Decay Date:** August 1, 2007 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  
- **Preceded by:** Progress M-58 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  
- **Succeeded by:** Progress M-60 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  
- **Spacecraft Class:** Progress-M, used for space station resupply ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress M-59?  
A: Progress M-59 was a cargo spacecraft tasked with delivering supplies to a space station, part of Russia's ongoing resupply missions.  

### Q: How long did Progress M-59 remain in orbit?  
A: It orbited for approximately six months, launching on January 18, 2007, and decaying on August 1, 2007.  

### Q: What rocket launched Progress M-59?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a reliable Soviet-designed launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
Progress M-59 played a critical role in maintaining the logistics of space station operations, ensuring the delivery of essential supplies like food, fuel, and equipment. As part of the long-running Progress program, it demonstrated Russia's capability to sustain crewed missions in orbit. Its successful mission underscored the reliability of the Soyuz-U launch system, which had been a workhorse for decades. The spacecraft's decay also highlighted the controlled re-entry procedures used to safely dispose of resupply vehicles after their missions.

## Notable For  
- **Controlled Re-Entry:** Safely decayed in the atmosphere after completing its mission.  
- **Soyuz-U Launch:** Utilized a proven Soviet-era rocket design.  
- **Resupply Mission:** Part of Russia's ongoing efforts to support space stations.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** January 18, 2007  
- **Vehicle:** Soyuz-U  
- **Site:** Gagarin's Start (Baikonur Cosmodrome)  

### Mission Timeline  
- **Launch to Decay:** January 18, 2007 – August 1, 2007  
- **Significant Events:**  
  - Rocket launch (January 18, 2007)  
  - Atmospheric entry (August 1, 2007)  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft Class:** Progress-M  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2007-002A  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 29714  

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This entry adheres strictly to the provided source material, avoiding fabrication or speculation.

## References

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