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Progress 7K-TGM No. 237

Re-entered 8 Oct 1997

Progress 7K-TGM No. 237 (NORAD 25002, COSPAR 1997-058A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Oct 1997, launched on 5 Oct 1997 on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 236 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the Progress M programme. The spacecraft was built by RKKE on the 7K-TGM bus, with a mass of 7,195 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1997
launched
1997
re-entered
0
years on orbit
7,195
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched5 Oct 1997 · on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 236 mission
Operational19 Dec 1997 · entered service
Retired19 Dec 1997 · end of operational service
Re-entered8 Oct 1997 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID25002
COSPAR1997-058A
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerRKKE
Bus7K-TGM
Mass7,195 kg (4,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeProgress M
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude381 × 390 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Progress 7K-TGM No. 237?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 237 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 8 Oct 1997, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1997. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Progress 7K-TGM No. 237 re-enter the atmosphere?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 237 re-entered on 8 Oct 1997, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Progress 7K-TGM No. 237?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 237 was operated by RKKE and built by RKKE (RU).

Launched together

RS-17Re-entered 1998InspectorRe-entered 1998
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.