Progress 7K-TGM No. 244

Re-entered 28 Feb 2001

Progress 7K-TGM No. 244 (NORAD 26713, COSPAR 2001-008A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Feb 2001, launched on 26 Feb 2001 on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 244 mission. It was operated by RKKE as part of the Progress M programme. The spacecraft was built by PROGT on the 7K-TGM bus, with a mass of 6,860 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.

2001

launched

2001

re-entered

years on orbit

6,860

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Feb 2001 · on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 244 mission

Operational16 Apr 2001 · entered service

Retired16 Apr 2001 · end of operational service

Re-entered28 Feb 2001 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID26713

COSPAR2001-008A

TypeSatellite

OperatorRKKE

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerPROGT

Bus7K-TGM

Mass6,860 kg (4,500 kg dry)

ProgrammeProgress M

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude373 × 384 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Progress 7K-TGM No. 244?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 244 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 28 Feb 2001, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2001. 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. 244 re-enter the atmosphere?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 244 re-entered on 28 Feb 2001, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Progress 7K-TGM No. 244?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 244 was operated by RKKE and built by PROGT (RU).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.

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