# Progress MS-17

> Russian resupply mission to the International Space Station

**Wikidata**: [Q99946096](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q99946096)  
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## Summary  
Progress MS-17 was a Russian resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS), launched in 2021. It delivered cargo using the Progress MS spacecraft variant and was launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The mission was part of Roscosmos' ongoing efforts to support the ISS with supplies and equipment.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 29, 2021  
- **Spacecraft**: Progress MS (variant of the expendable cargo spacecraft)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a  
- **Operator**: Roscosmos State Corporation  
- **Manufacturer**: S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2021-057A  
- **Preceded by**: Progress MS-16  
- **Followed by**: Progress MS-18  
- **Country of Origin**: Russia  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress MS-17?  
A: Progress MS-17 was a resupply mission to deliver cargo, including food, fuel, and equipment, to the International Space Station to support its crew and operations.  

### Q: How was Progress MS-17 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.  

### Q: Who operated Progress MS-17?  
A: The mission was operated by Roscosmos, Russia's state space corporation.  

## Why It Matters  
Progress MS-17 played a critical role in maintaining the International Space Station's operations by delivering essential supplies, ensuring the crew had the resources needed for scientific research and daily life in orbit. As part of the long-running Progress program, it demonstrated Russia's continued capability to support the ISS, a key international collaboration in space exploration. The mission also highlighted the reliability of the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle and the Progress MS spacecraft, which have been workhorses for cargo delivery to the ISS for decades.  

## Notable For  
- **Reliable Resupply**: Part of the proven Progress MS series, known for its reliability in delivering cargo to the ISS.  
- **International Collaboration**: Supported the multinational efforts aboard the ISS, showcasing Russia's role in global space missions.  
- **Advanced Technology**: Utilized the modernized Progress MS variant, featuring improved navigation and docking systems.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
Progress MS-17 was launched on June 29, 2021, to resupply the International Space Station. It carried cargo such as food, fuel, and scientific equipment.  

### Spacecraft and Launch Details  
- **Spacecraft Variant**: Progress MS, an upgraded version of the Progress cargo spacecraft.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a, a reliable Russian rocket.  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31, a historic launch facility in Kazakhstan.  

### Operational Context  
- **Operator**: Roscosmos State Corporation, responsible for Russia's space activities.  
- **Manufacturer**: S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia, the primary developer of Russian spacecraft.  

### Mission Sequence  
- **Preceded by**: Progress MS-16, another resupply mission to the ISS.  
- **Followed by**: Progress MS-18, continuing the cargo delivery program.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2021-057A, a unique identifier for the mission.  
- **NSSDCA ID**: 2021-057A, used by NASA's Space Science Data Coordinated Archive.  

### Legacy  
Progress MS-17 contributed to the ongoing support of the ISS, reinforcing the importance of cargo missions in sustaining long-term human presence in space.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report