PROGRESS-M 08M (37196)

COSPAR: 2010-055A | Alt Name: Progress M-08M

DECAYED

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

October 27, 2010

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U-PVB

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

37196

International Designator

2010-055A

Decay Date

1/24/2011

Basic Satellite Info

Name

PROGRESS-M 08M

Alternative Name

Progress M-08M

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

RKKE

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The PROGRESS-M 08M (also known as Progress M-08M) is a cargo satellite designed for space missions, manufactured by PROGT and launched on October 27, 2010, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC), Launch Pad LC1, using the Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 7.9 meters in length, a diameter of 2.7 meters, and a span of 7.9 meters. It carries the Progress 7K-TGM No.408 payload and was originally equipped with a dry mass of 4600 kg and had a launch mass of 7289 kg. The satellite's power system consists of two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries, and its shape is described as a combination of sphere, cone, cylinder, and two pans. It is owned by the Russian Space Systems (RKKE) and serves cargo transportation missions in space.

Physical Characteristics

Length

7.9

Diameter

2.7

Span

7.9

Dry Mass

4600

Launch Mass

7289

Shape

Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

6.3096

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Progress 7K-TGM No.408

Purpose

Cargo

Mission

Cargo

Manufacturer

PROGT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

7K-TGM

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

11D428A

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

Earthquake Sensors Repurposed to Track Space Debris Reentry | KeepTrack Space Brief

Scientists use earthquake sensors to track space debris reentry via sonic boom detection. SpaceX launches 25 Starlink satellites in seventh mission of 2026. NASA and DOE partner for lunar nuclear power.

X Report 14 Nov 2024

SpaceX prepares for Starship Flight 6 as it readies another doubleheader Starlink launch day, while NASA navigates a complex presidential transition.

Space Brief 13 Dec 2024

Today's brief highlights the U.S. Space Force's upcoming modular satellite mission, increased military reliance on commercial space intelligence, and the demand for expanded commercial reserve support. Learn more about these advancements alongside our Satellite Spotlight on Yaogan-30 B.

Space Brief 2 May 2025

Today's space highlights include significant military contracts for aerospace innovations, advancements in small-satellite procurement, and discussions on the role of nuclear energy in space exploration.

The Day South Korea Achieved Independent Space Launch Capability

Twelve years ago, South Korea successfully launched a satellite using its own launch vehicle and facilities for the first time, marking a crucial milestone in its journey to space independence

Space Force Awards $437M to Viasat, SES for Military Satcom | KeepTrack Space Brief

Space Force contracts Viasat and SES for $437M Protected Tactical Satcom-Global program. Four new GEO satellites replace vulnerable single-satellite systems.

NASA Ends MAVEN After 6-Month Contact Loss; Falcon 9 Sets 35th Reuse Record | KeepTrack Space Brief

NASA concludes MAVEN mission after six months attempting to restore contact with Mars probe. Meanwhile, Falcon 9 booster flies record 35th flight on Starlink 10-35 mission.

Starlink Launch Cadence: 54 Sats in One Day, X Report 13 Mar 2026

SpaceX Starlink launch cadence 2026: missions 26 and 27 lift off 37 minutes apart on March 13, with 25 and 29 satellites per Falcon 9, 54 in one morning.