# Progress MS-15

> Cargo Resupply Mission to the International Space Station launched in July 2020

**Wikidata**: [Q86682877](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q86682877)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_MS-15)  
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Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Progress MS-15**:

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## Summary  
Progress MS-15 was a Russian cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS), launched in July 2020. It delivered supplies, fuel, and equipment using the Progress MS spacecraft variant and was launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket. The mission successfully docked with the ISS and later deorbited in February 2021.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: July 23, 2020, at 14:26 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.  
- **Spacecraft**: Progress MS variant, with a takeoff mass of 7,150 kg and payload capacity of 2,540 kg (pressurized cargo).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a rocket.  
- **Operator**: S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia.  
- **Mission Duration**: 291,730 minutes (~6.6 months).  
- **Docking**: Successfully docked with the ISS's Pirs module on July 23, 2020, at 17:47 UTC.  
- **Deorbit**: Undocked on February 9, 2021, at 05:21 UTC and burned up during atmospheric reentry at 09:14 UTC.  
- **Payload**: Included 620 kg of fuel, 46 kg of gas, and 420 kg of water.  
- **Orbital Inclination**: 51.65 degrees (low Earth orbit).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress MS-15?  
A: It delivered essential supplies, fuel, and equipment to the ISS, supporting crew operations and station maintenance.  

### Q: How long did Progress MS-15 stay docked to the ISS?  
A: It remained attached for approximately 6.6 months, from July 23, 2020, to February 9, 2021.  

### Q: What rocket launched Progress MS-15?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome.  

## Why It Matters  
Progress MS-15 played a critical role in sustaining the ISS by delivering vital resources, including fuel, water, and scientific equipment. As part of Russia's long-running Progress program, it demonstrated the reliability of unmanned cargo missions for space station resupply. Its successful docking and subsequent deorbit highlighted the efficiency of the Progress MS design, which has been a cornerstone of ISS logistics since its inception. The mission also contributed to ongoing research and crew safety by ensuring uninterrupted supplies in low Earth orbit.

## Notable For  
- **Payload Efficiency**: Delivered 2,540 kg of pressurized cargo alongside fuel and water.  
- **Quick Docking**: Reached the ISS in just over 3 hours after launch.  
- **Deorbit Precision**: Completed a controlled atmospheric reentry after undocking.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- Launched on July 23, 2020, as part of Russia's Progress resupply program.  
- Designated COSPAR ID 2020-050A and NSSDCA ID 2020-050A.  

### Spacecraft Specifications  
- **Variant**: Progress MS (expendable cargo spacecraft).  
- **Manufacturer**: S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia.  
- **Mass**: 7,150 kg at launch, including 2,540 kg of payload.  

### Launch and Docking  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.  
- **Docking Port**: ISS Pirs module (nadir port).  
- **Docking Time**: 3 hours and 21 minutes after launch.  

### Payload Breakdown  
- **Pressurized Cargo**: 2,540 kg (equipment, food, experiments).  
- **Fuel**: 620 kg.  
- **Water**: 420 kg.  
- **Gas**: 46 kg.  

### Decommissioning  
- Undocked on February 9, 2021, and burned up over the Pacific Ocean.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=2020-050A)