RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Soyuz U | Progress M-46

SUCCESSJun 26, 2002 at 05:36 UTCSoyuz U →
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
PROGRAMInternational Space Station
VEHICLE
Soyuz U
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
PROGRAM
International Space Station
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2ba38a49-3608-47dc-b96f-4329b006483a
Reported date: Jun 26, 2002 at 05:36 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
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Progress M-46 (No.246)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Progress M-46 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 u041c-46), identified by NASA as Progress 8 or 8P, was a Progress spacecraft used to resupply the International Space Station.

MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz U | Progress M-46 launch?
The Soyuz U | Progress M-46 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 5:36 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-46?
The Soyuz U | Progress M-46 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-46 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz U | Progress M-46?
The Soyuz U | Progress M-46 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-46 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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 26, 2002 at 05:36 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: 2ba38a49-3608-47dc-b96f-4329b006483a
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz U | Progress M-46 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on June 26, 2002. It was flown as part of the International Space Station program. The launch was a success.