# Progress MS-27

> 2024 Russian resupply spaceflight to the International Space Station

**Wikidata**: [Q123653315](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123653315)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_MS-27)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/progress-ms-27

## Summary
Progress MS-27 is a 2024 Russian resupply spaceflight to the International Space Station. It was launched as part of the Progress spacecraft program, delivering cargo to the ISS.

## Key Facts
- Progress MS-27 was launched on May 30, 2024, at 09:42:59 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- It used a Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle
- The spacecraft docked with the International Space Station on June 1, 2024, at 11:47 at the Poisk module's zenith port
- It undocked from the ISS on November 19, 2024, at 12:53
- Progress MS-27 underwent atmospheric entry on November 19, 2024, at 16:51
- It is an instance of the Progress class of Russian expendable freighter spacecraft
- The mission followed Progress MS-26 and was succeeded by Progress MS-28
- Its COSPAR ID is 2024-103A
- The spacecraft is documented in 8 Wikipedia articles across multiple languages (commons, cs, en, ja, lv, pl, ru, sv)

## FAQs
### Q: What was Progress MS-27's purpose?
A: Progress MS-27 was a Russian resupply spaceflight to the International Space Station, delivering essential cargo, supplies, and scientific equipment to the orbiting laboratory.

### Q: When and where did Progress MS-27 launch?
A: Progress MS-27 launched on May 30, 2024, at 09:42:59 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket.

### Q: How long was Progress MS-27 docked at the ISS?
A: Progress MS-27 was docked at the International Space Station from June 1, 2024, until November 19, 2024, a period of approximately 5 months.

### Q: What module did Progress MS-27 dock with on the ISS?
A: Progress MS-27 docked with the Poisk module's zenith port on the International Space Station.

## Why It Matters
Progress MS-27 represents a critical link in the chain of resupply missions supporting human spaceflight operations. As part of the long-running Progress program dating back to the Soviet era, this mission maintained the continuity of essential logistics to the ISS, supporting research activities and sustaining the crew's operational needs. The successful completion of Progress MS-27's mission ensures the continued functionality of the space station as a platform for international scientific cooperation and technological advancement.

## Notable For
- Being the 27th mission of the Progress MS variant, continuing the legacy of Russian cargo spacecraft
- Operating for approximately 5 months docked to the ISS (June-November 2024)
- Docking specifically at the zenith port of the Poisk module, a specific docking location on the space station
- Its precise timing of launch at 09:42:59, a specific moment chosen for orbital mechanics calculations
- Successfully completing its mission from launch through atmospheric entry without reported issues

## Body
### Mission Timeline
Progress MS-27 followed a well-established timeline typical for Progress resupply missions. It launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 on May 30, 2024. The spacecraft then traveled to the ISS, docking on June 1, 2024, at the Poisk module's zenith port. After approximately 5 months of operations attached to the station, it undocked on November 19, 2024, and later that day underwent atmospheric entry at 16:51.

### Technical Specifications
As an instance of the Progress class, Progress MS-27 represents the Russian expendable freighter spacecraft program. It was launched using a Soyuz-2.1a rocket, a specific version of the Soyuz-2 rocket system. The mission was part of a continuous series of Progress resupply flights, with its immediate predecessor being Progress MS-26 and its immediate successor being Progress MS-28.

### Documentation and Recognition
Progress MS-27 is documented across 8 Wikipedia articles in multiple languages, including English, Russian, Japanese, and others. Its image is available on Wikimedia Commons, and it has a specific Commons category dedicated to it. The mission's details are also captured in structured data on Wikidata with the designation 2024-103A.

### Program Context
The Progress MS-27 mission is part of a program with deep historical roots, extending back to the Soviet era and continuing under the Russian Federation. This specific variant, the MS series, represents an evolution of the original Progress design, incorporating upgrades and improvements while maintaining the fundamental purpose of supplying cargo to space stations.

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## References

1. [Source](https://x.com/planet4589/status/1859381003132993838)