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Progress 7K-TGM No. 356

Re-entered 26 Apr 2006

Progress 7K-TGM No. 356 (NORAD 29057, COSPAR 2006-013A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 2006, launched on 24 Apr 2006 on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 356 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 7,260 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.

2006
launched
2006
re-entered
0
years on orbit
7,260
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Apr 2006 · on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 356 mission
Operational19 Sep 2006 · entered service
Retired19 Sep 2006 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Apr 2006 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID29057
COSPAR2006-013A
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerPROGT
Bus7K-TGM
Mass7,260 kg (4,600 kg dry)
ProgrammeProgress M
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude246 × 331 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Progress 7K-TGM No. 356?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 356 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Apr 2006, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2006. 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. 356 re-enter the atmosphere?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 356 re-entered on 26 Apr 2006, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Progress 7K-TGM No. 356?

Progress 7K-TGM No. 356 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.