**Progress M-46**
**Definition**
Progress M-46 was a Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft launched in 2002 to resupply the International Space Station (ISS).
**Article**
### Overview
Progress M-46, also identified by NASA as Progress 10P, was part of the Progress series of spacecraft designed to deliver supplies, fuel, and equipment to the ISS. Operated by Roscosmos, it played a crucial role in maintaining continuous human presence aboard the station.
### Mission Details
Launched on July 9, 2002, Progress M-46 carried food, water, oxygen, scientific equipment, and propellant. The spacecraft docked with the ISS shortly after launch, enabling crew members to unload cargo and transfer fuel to the station’s tanks. After completing its mission, Progress M-46 was filled with waste and undocked for a controlled destructive reentry into Earth’s atmosphere.
### Significance
The mission contributed to the ongoing support and operation of the ISS, demonstrating the reliability of the Progress spacecraft in sustaining long-duration space missions.
**Meta Description**
Progress M-46 was a 2002 Russian cargo spacecraft mission that resupplied the International Space Station, delivering essential supplies and fuel.