ROSCOSMOS Progress MS-18 (79P) Soyuz 2.1a
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About the Progress MS-18 (79P) Mission
| Type | Resupply |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $80,000,000 |
The Progress MS-18 spacecraft will resupply the International Space Station.
Launch Pad & Location
31/6
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
| Launches | 430 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 430 |
| Total Launches | 1565 |
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1a Rocket
The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads.
It is currently used for crewed Soyuz and Progress flights to the ISS.
| Length | 46.3 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.0 m |
| Stages | 2-3 |
| Launch Mass | 312.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 4,149.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 7,020 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 2,810 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 4,230 kg |
| Launch Cost | $80,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 11/4/2004 |
Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1a Rocket
Mission Spacecraft
Progress MS-18
Progress MS-18 (MS-18 (No.447)) was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a ROSCOSMOS Cargo Resupply designed for ISS Logistics, ISS Orbit Raising and traveled to International Space Station.
Progress MS-18 is a Progress spacecraft used by Roscosmos to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). Progress is derived from the manned Soyuz spacecraft and is launched on the same vehicle, a Soyuz rocket.
The purpose of Progress is to deliver supplies needed to sustain human presence in orbit. Currently it is used as a re-supply spacecraft for the ISS. 6 Months docked to ISS
| Type | Cargo Resupply |
|---|---|
| Agency | ROSCOSMOS |
| Serial Number | MS-18 (No.447) |
| Status | Single Use |
| Destination | International Space Station |
| Maiden Flight | 12/21/2015 |
| Mission End | 6/1/2022 |
| Flights | 1 |
| Human Rated | No |
| Height | 7.2 m |
| Diameter | 2.7 m |
| Payload Capacity | 2,400 kg |
About ROSCOSMOS
The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation and general aerospace research. Soyuz has many launch locations the Russian sites are Baikonur, Plesetsk and Vostochny however Ariane also purchases the vehicle and launches it from French Guiana.
| Total Launches | 344 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 333 |
| Failed | 11 |
| Pending | 4 |
| Consecutive Success | 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Progress MS-18 (79P) launch scheduled?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Progress MS-18 (79P) launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Progress MS-18 (79P) launch video?
You can watch the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Progress MS-18 (79P) mission launch from?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a rocket launched from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
What rocket was used for the Progress MS-18 (79P) mission?
The Progress MS-18 (79P) mission launched aboard a ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a rocket. The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads. It is currently used for crewed Soyuz and Progress flights to the ISS. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Progress MS-18 (79P) launch?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Progress MS-18 (79P) launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Progress MS-18 (79P) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Progress MS-18 (79P) mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official ROSCOSMOS live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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Progress spacecraft has been successfully launched into rendezvous orbit with ISS
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