# Progress M-MIM2

> modified Progress spacecraft used to deliver the Poisk module to the ISS

**Wikidata**: [Q2408927](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2408927)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-MIM2)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m-mim2

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Progress M-MIM2**:

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## Summary  
Progress M-MIM2 is a modified Russian Progress-M spacecraft used to deliver the Poisk module to the International Space Station (ISS). Launched in 2009, it was a specialized mission to expand the ISS's docking and research capabilities. Unlike standard Progress missions, it carried a permanent station module instead of typical cargo.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: November 10, 2009, at 14:22:04 UTC from Gagarin's Start.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U rocket (serial number B 15000-121).  
- **Primary Payload**: Delivered the Poisk module to the ISS.  
- **Docking**: Successfully docked with the ISS's Zvezda module on November 12, 2009, at 15:41 UTC.  
- **Undocking & Decay**: Undocked from Poisk on December 8, 2009, at 00:16 UTC; re-entered Earth's atmosphere the same day at approximately 05:27 UTC.  
- **Manufacturer**: S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia.  
- **Operator**: Roscosmos State Corporation.  
- **Spacecraft Class**: Modified Progress-M (serial number 11Ф615 No. 302).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress M-MIM2?  
A: Its primary mission was to deliver the Poisk module, a Russian docking and research compartment, to the ISS.  

### Q: How was Progress M-MIM2 different from regular Progress spacecraft?  
A: It was modified to carry Poisk as a permanent station module, unlike standard Progress missions that deliver expendable cargo.  

### Q: When did Progress M-MIM2 re-enter Earth's atmosphere?  
A: It re-entered on December 8, 2009, after completing its mission to attach Poisk to the ISS.  

## Why It Matters  
Progress M-MIM2 played a critical role in expanding the ISS's infrastructure by delivering the Poisk module, which added docking ports and scientific research capabilities. Unlike typical Progress missions focused on resupply, this flight demonstrated the spacecraft's adaptability for permanent station expansion. Poisk remains integral to ISS operations, supporting spacecraft arrivals and spacewalks. The mission also highlighted Roscosmos's ability to repurpose existing technology for new objectives, showcasing cost-effective solutions in space station logistics.

## Notable For  
- **Unique Payload**: Carried Poisk, a permanent ISS module, instead of disposable cargo.  
- **Modified Design**: One of few Progress spacecraft adapted for module delivery.  
- **Precision Docking**: Attached Poisk to the ISS's zenith port of Zvezda, a technically complex maneuver.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- Launched November 10, 2009, aboard a Soyuz-U rocket.  
- Delivered the Poisk module, enhancing ISS docking and research capacity.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft Type**: Modified Progress-M (11Ф615 No. 302).  
- **Launch Site**: Gagarin's Start, Baikonur Cosmodrome.  
- **Operator**: Roscosmos State Corporation.  

### Key Events  
- **Docking**: November 12, 2009, at Zvezda's zenith port.  
- **Undocking & Decay**: December 8, 2009; atmospheric entry over the Pacific Ocean.  

### Legacy  
- Poisk remains operational on the ISS, supporting Russian segment activities.  

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/dc-1.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](http://www.astronautix.com/p/progressm-so.html)
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013