# Progress MS-02

> Cargo resupply spacecraft to the International Space Station

**Wikidata**: [Q23674711](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23674711)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_MS-02)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-ms-02

## Summary
Progress MS-02 is a cargo resupply spacecraft that delivered essential supplies to the International Space Station. It was launched on March 31, 2016, and operated by Roscosmos State Corporation.

## Key Facts
- Progress MS-02 is a cargo resupply spacecraft to the International Space Station
- It launched on March 31, 2016, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- The launch vehicle was Soyuz-2.1a, a version of the Soyuz-2 rocket
- It is an instance of the Progress MS class of spacecraft
- Progress MS-02 follows Progress MS-01 and is succeeded by Progress MS-03
- It is also known as Progress 63 or 63P
- Its COSPAR ID is 2016-022A
- It is operated by Roscosmos State Corporation

## FAQs
### Q: What was Progress MS-02's mission to the International Space Station?
A: Progress MS-02 was a cargo resupply spacecraft that delivered essential supplies, equipment, and materials to support the crew and operations of the International Space Station.

### Q: When and where did Progress MS-02 launch?
A: Progress MS-02 launched on March 31, 2016, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Progress MS-02?
A: Progress MS-02 was launched using a Soyuz-2.1a rocket, which is a version of the Soyuz-2 rocket.

### Q: How does Progress MS-02 relate to other Progress spacecraft?
A: Progress MS-02 follows Progress MS-01 and is followed by Progress MS-03 in the Progress MS series, which is a variant of the Progress expendable cargo spacecraft.

### Q: Who operates Progress MS-02?
A: Progress MS-02 is operated by Roscosmos State Corporation, the Russian space agency.

## Why It Matters
Progress MS-02 represents a critical link in the chain of resupply missions to the International Space Station. As part of the enhanced Progress MS series, it delivered vital supplies to the ISS crew, including food, water, oxygen, scientific equipment, and other materials necessary for maintaining continuous human presence in orbit. These resupply missions are essential for sustaining the station's operations and supporting scientific research in microgravity. The Progress series has been a cornerstone of ISS logistics, and each mission, including MS-02, contributes to the ongoing success of this international collaborative effort in space exploration.

## Notable For
- Being the second spacecraft in the enhanced Progress MS series after Progress MS-01
- Launching on March 31, 2016, aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- Its alternate designation as Progress 63 or 63P
- Following the Progress MS-01 and preceding Progress MS-03 in the series
- Being operated by Roscosmos State Corporation as part of the Russian contribution to ISS logistics

## Body
### Overview
Progress MS-02 is an unmanned cargo resupply spacecraft designed to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). It belongs to the Progress MS variant, an updated version of the Progress spacecraft series.

### Technical Specifications
- Class: Progress MS
- Operator: Roscosmos State Corporation
- COSPAR ID: 2016-022A
- Alternate Names: Progress 63, 63P
- Wikipedia Languages: commons, en, fr, ja, lv, pl, ru, sv
- Wikipedia Title: Progress MS-02

### Mission Details
- Launch Date: March 31, 2016
- Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-2.1a
- Status: Successfully completed cargo resupply mission to ISS
- Predecessor: Progress MS-01
- Successor: Progress MS-03

### Related Entities
- Progress MS: Variant of the Progress expendable cargo spacecraft
- Soyuz-2.1a: Version of the Soyuz-2 rocket

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report