# Progress MS-01

> spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q21187773](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21187773)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_MS-01)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-ms-01

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Progress MS-01**:

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## Summary  
Progress MS-01 is an expendable cargo spacecraft that delivered supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). It is the first flight of the Progress MS variant, an upgraded version of the Progress spacecraft family. Launched on December 21, 2015, it succeeded Progress M-29M and was followed by Progress MS-02.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 21, 2015 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2015-080A.  
- **Spacecraft Class**: Progress MS, an upgraded variant of the Progress expendable cargo spacecraft.  
- **Preceded By**: Progress M-29M.  
- **Succeeded By**: Progress MS-02.  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 41177 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Aliases**: Прогресс МС-1 (Russian).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress MS-01?  
A: Progress MS-01 was designed to resupply the ISS with cargo, including food, fuel, and scientific equipment, as part of Russia's ongoing support for the station.  

### Q: How is Progress MS-01 different from earlier Progress spacecraft?  
A: Progress MS-01 is the first in the Progress MS series, featuring upgrades like improved docking systems and enhanced redundancy compared to earlier Progress M variants.  

### Q: When did Progress MS-01 launch?  
A: It launched on December 21, 2015, from Baikonur Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket.  

## Why It Matters  
Progress MS-01 marked the debut of the Progress MS series, which introduced critical upgrades to Russia's cargo resupply capabilities for the ISS. These improvements included better navigation, communication, and docking systems, ensuring more reliable deliveries of essential supplies. As the successor to the long-serving Progress M series, the MS variant demonstrated Russia's commitment to maintaining and modernizing its space logistics infrastructure. This mission also highlighted the continued reliance on expendable cargo spacecraft alongside newer commercial resupply vehicles from other nations.  

## Notable For  
- **First Flight**: The inaugural mission of the Progress MS spacecraft series.  
- **Upgraded Systems**: Featured enhanced docking, navigation, and redundancy compared to previous Progress models.  
- **Critical Resupply**: Delivered vital supplies to sustain ISS operations.  

## Body  
### Launch and Mission  
- Launched on **December 21, 2015**, from **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31**.  
- Used a **Soyuz-2.1a** rocket as the launch vehicle.  
- Carried cargo to the ISS, including food, fuel, and scientific experiments.  

### Spacecraft Design  
- Variant: **Progress MS**, an upgraded version of the Progress spacecraft.  
- Improvements over Progress M: Enhanced docking systems, better redundancy, and modernized communications.  

### Legacy  
- Followed by **Progress MS-02**, continuing the upgraded resupply missions.  
- Demonstrated Russia's ability to evolve its cargo spacecraft technology.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report