RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)
Soyuz U | Progress M-44
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Feb 26, 2001 at 08:09 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station. Successfully docked with ISS.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UTARGET ORBIT
LEO
LAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanPROGRAM
International Space Station
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 9dd01623-1fe6-4958-9066-6f11633bca5c
Reported date: Feb 26, 2001 at 08:09 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PROGRESS-M — PROGRESS M-44
Progress M-44 (No.244)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Progress M-44 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 u041c-44), identified by NASA as Progress 3 or 3P, was a Progress spacecraft used to resupply the International Space Station.
VEHICLE — Soyuz U →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz U | Progress M-44 launch?
The Soyuz U | Progress M-44 is scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2001 at 8:09 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Soyuz U | Progress M-44?
The Soyuz U | Progress M-44 mission uses the Soyuz U rocket, manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). The Soyuz U has flown 714 times with a 97.2% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz U | Progress M-44 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz U | Progress M-44 going to?
The Soyuz U | Progress M-44 mission is targeting LEO.
Who is launching Soyuz U | Progress M-44?
The Soyuz U | Progress M-44 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the International Space Station program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Progress M-44 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 26, 2001 at 08:09 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 9dd01623-1fe6-4958-9066-6f11633bca5c
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile
Soyuz U | Progress M-44 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on February 26, 2001. The flight carried its payload to LEO. It was flown as part of the International Space Station program. The launch was a success.