# Progress M1-9

> Russian cargo spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q4379871](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4379871)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M1-9)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-m1-9

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Progress M1-9**:

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## Summary  
Progress M1-9 was a Russian cargo spacecraft launched in 2002 to resupply space stations. It was part of the Progress-M1 class and was carried into orbit by a Soyuz-FG rocket. The spacecraft completed its mission and re-entered Earth's atmosphere in 2003.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: September 25, 2002  
- **Re-entry Date**: February 1, 2003  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2002-045A  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-FG  
- **Launch Site**: Gagarin's Start  
- **Spacecraft Class**: Progress-M1 (Russian cargo resupply spacecraft)  
- **Preceded By**: Progress M-46  
- **Succeeded By**: Progress M-47  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 27531  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress M1-9?  
A: Progress M1-9 was designed to deliver supplies to space stations, part of Russia's ongoing resupply missions for orbital habitats.  

### Q: How long did Progress M1-9 remain in orbit?  
A: It stayed in orbit for about four months, launching on September 25, 2002, and re-entering Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003.  

### Q: What rocket launched Progress M1-9?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-FG rocket from Gagarin's Start at the Baikonur Cosmodrome.  

## Why It Matters  
Progress M1-9 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 Russia's long-standing Progress program, it contributed to the sustainability of human presence in space. Its successful mission underscored the reliability of Russian cargo spacecraft, which remain vital to international space collaboration, particularly for the International Space Station (ISS).  

## Notable For  
- **Reliable Resupply**: Part of the proven Progress-M1 class, known for its dependable cargo delivery.  
- **Soyuz-FG Launch**: Demonstrated the compatibility of Progress spacecraft with the Soyuz-FG launch vehicle.  
- **Controlled Re-entry**: Safely deorbited after mission completion, minimizing space debris.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- Launched on **September 25, 2002**, from **Gagarin's Start**.  
- Carried supplies to support space station operations.  

### Technical Details  
- **Spacecraft Class**: Progress-M1 (a variant optimized for fuel delivery).  
- **Launch Mass**: Approximately 7,150 kg (standard for Progress-M1).  
- **Orbital Lifespan**: ~4 months before atmospheric re-entry.  

### Post-Mission  
- Deorbited and burned up in Earth's atmosphere on **February 1, 2003**.  

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## References

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