Progress 7K-TGM No. 246

Re-entered 29 Jun 2002

Progress 7K-TGM No. 246 (NORAD 27454, COSPAR 2002-033A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jun 2002, launched on 26 Jun 2002 on the Progress M No. 246 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 7,290 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.

2002

launched

2002

re-entered

years on orbit

7,290

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Jun 2002 · on the Progress M No. 246 mission

Operational14 Oct 2002 · entered service

Retired14 Oct 2002 · end of operational service

Re-entered29 Jun 2002 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID27454

COSPAR2002-033A

TypeSatellite

OperatorRKKE

Country / StateRU

ManufacturerPROGT

Bus7K-TGM

Mass7,290 kg (4,600 kg dry)

ProgrammeProgress M

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude269 × 277 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Progress 7K-TGM No. 246?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 246 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jun 2002, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2002. 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. 246 re-enter the atmosphere?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 246 re-entered on 29 Jun 2002, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Progress 7K-TGM No. 246?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 246 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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