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Progress MS-33

Re-entered 24 Mar 2026

Progress MS-33 (NORAD 68319, COSPAR 2026-058A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Mar 2026, launched on 22 Mar 2026 on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 463 mission. It is catalogued as Progress 7K-TGM No. 463. It was operated by RKKE as part of the Progress MS programme. The spacecraft was built by PROGT on the 7K-TGM bus, with a mass of 4,910 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.

2026
launched
2026
re-entered
0
years on orbit
4,910
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched22 Mar 2026 · on the Progress 7K-TGM No. 463 mission
Operational7 Sep 2026 · entered service
Retired7 Sep 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered24 Mar 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID68319
COSPAR2026-058A
TypeSatellite
OperatorRKKE
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerPROGT
Bus7K-TGM
Mass4,910 kg (4,325 kg dry)
ProgrammeProgress MS
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude263 × 279 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Progress MS-33?

Progress MS-33 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 24 Mar 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2026. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Progress MS-33 re-enter the atmosphere?

Progress MS-33 re-entered on 24 Mar 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Progress MS-33?

Progress MS-33 was operated by RKKE and built by PROGT (RU).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-18.