# Progress MS-23

> 2023 Russian resupply spaceflight to the ISS

**Wikidata**: [Q116687281](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116687281)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_MS-23)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-ms-23

## Summary  
Progress MS-23 was a 2023 Russian uncrewed resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Launched on May 24, 2023, it delivered cargo using the Progress MS spacecraft and docked with the ISS the same day. The mission was part of Russia's ongoing efforts to support the ISS with supplies and equipment.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** May 24, 2023, at 15:56:07 UTC  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-2.1a rocket  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31  
- **Docking Date:** May 24, 2023, at 16:18:43 UTC  
- **Docking Port:** Poisk module of the ISS  
- **Spacecraft Type:** Progress MS (serial number 453)  
- **Operator:** S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia  
- **Orbital Inclination:** 51.65 degrees  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2023-071A  
- **Preceded by:** Progress MS-22  
- **Succeeded by:** Progress MS-24  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Progress MS-23?  
A: Progress MS-23 was a resupply mission to deliver cargo, including food, fuel, and equipment, to the International Space Station.  

### Q: How long did it take Progress MS-23 to reach the ISS?  
A: Progress MS-23 docked with the ISS approximately 22 minutes after launch, following a fast-track rendezvous profile.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Progress MS-23?  
A: The mission was launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.  

## Why It Matters  
Progress MS-23 played a critical role in maintaining the operational capabilities of the International Space Station by delivering essential supplies. As part of Russia's Progress program, it ensured the continuity of crewed missions by providing food, fuel, and scientific equipment. The mission also demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle and the Progress MS spacecraft, which have been workhorses for ISS logistics since the program's inception. The fast-track docking profile highlighted advancements in autonomous spacecraft navigation, reducing the time between launch and berthing.  

## Notable For  
- **Fast-Track Docking:** Completed ISS docking in just 22 minutes after launch.  
- **Reliable Resupply:** Part of the long-running Progress program, which has supported space stations since 1978.  
- **Autonomous Operations:** Demonstrated advanced autonomous docking capabilities.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- Progress MS-23 was the 83rd flight of a Progress spacecraft to the ISS.  
- It carried approximately 2.5 tons of cargo, including food, fuel, and scientific equipment.  

### Launch and Docking  
- Launched on May 24, 2023, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.  
- Docked with the ISS's Poisk module at 16:18:43 UTC the same day.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft:** Progress MS (serial number 453)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-2.1a  
- **Orbit:** Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at 51.65° inclination  

### Operator and Program  
- Operated by S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia.  
- Part of the Progress-M spacecraft class, designed for ISS resupply.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](https://www.russianspaceweb.com/progress-ms-23.html)
3. [К МКС отправился грузовой корабль «Прогресс МС-23». Roscosmos State Corporation. 2023](https://www.roscosmos.ru/39223/)
4. [Progress MS-23 re-supplies ISS](https://www.russianspaceweb.com/progress-ms-23.html)
5. [Грузовой корабль «Прогресс МС-23» причалил к МКС. Roscosmos State Corporation. 2023](https://www.roscosmos.ru/39224/)