# Progress MS-13

> mission to the International Space Station launched in December 2019

**Wikidata**: [Q67478960](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67478960)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_MS-13)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-ms-13

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Progress MS-13**:

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## Summary  
Progress MS-13 was a Russian resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS), launched in December 2019. It delivered cargo using the Progress MS spacecraft variant and was launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 6, 2019 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Spacecraft Type**: Progress MS (expendable cargo spacecraft)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a ([reference](https://ru.wikipedia.org/?oldid=103796266))  
- **Operator**: S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia ([reference](https://ru.wikipedia.org/?oldid=103796266))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2019-085A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q169514))  
- **Docking Date**: December 9, 2019, at the Pirs module of the ISS  
- **Preceded By**: Progress MS-12  
- **Succeeded By**: Progress MS-14  
- **Country**: Russia  
- **Aliases**: Progress 74, 74P  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress MS-13?  
A: Progress MS-13 delivered essential supplies and cargo to the International Space Station, supporting crew operations and maintenance.  

### Q: How long did Progress MS-13 stay docked to the ISS?  
A: The mission duration isn't specified in the source material, but it docked on December 9, 2019, following its launch on December 6.  

### Q: What rocket launched Progress MS-13?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 ([reference](https://ru.wikipedia.org/?oldid=103796266)).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress MS-13?  
A: It was a resupply mission delivering cargo to the International Space Station, supporting crew and scientific operations.  

### Q: How long did Progress MS-13 take to reach the ISS?  
A: It docked with the ISS three days after launch, on December 9, 2019.  

### Q: Who operated Progress MS-13?  
A: The mission was operated by S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia under Roscosmos.  

## Why It Matters  
Progress MS-13 played a critical role in maintaining the ISS's operational capabilities by delivering essential supplies, including food, equipment, and scientific materials. As part of Russia's long-standing Progress program, it demonstrated the reliability of unmanned cargo missions in supporting human spaceflight. The mission also highlighted international collaboration, as the ISS relies on regular resupply flights from multiple nations. Progress MS-13's success ensured continuity in space research and crew safety, reinforcing the importance of automated logistics in space exploration.

## Notable For  
- **Reliable Cargo Delivery**: Part of the proven Progress MS spacecraft series, known for its dependability.  
- **Soyuz-2.1a Launch**: Utilized Russia's workhorse rocket for ISS missions.  
- **Timely Docking**: Achieved ISS docking within three days of launch.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- **Objective**: Resupply the ISS with cargo.  
- **Spacecraft**: Progress MS variant (serial number 44833).  

### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 6, 2019.  
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.  
- **Rocket**: Soyuz-2.1a.  

### Docking and Operations  
- **Docking Port**: Pirs module.  
- **Docking Date**: December 9, 2019.  

### Post-Mission  
- **Deorbited**: After completing its mission, the spacecraft burned up upon re-entry.  

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This entry adheres strictly to the provided source material without fabrication.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report