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Russian Soyuz Rocket Launches With Progress 44 Cargo Ship
Credit: RSC Energia
A Russian Soyuz rocket launches the unmanned Progress 44 cargo ship, known in Russia as Progress M-12M, from Baikonur Cosmodrome on Aug. 24, 2011 to deliver fresh supplies to the International Space Station. The rocket and spacecraft crashed in eastern Russian just over five minutes after liftoff.
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Progress M-12M Cargo Vehicle Payload Shroud Roll On
Credit: S.P. Korolev RSC "Energia"
At Baikonur launch site, the Progress M-12M cargo vehicle has its payload shroud rolled on.
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Soyuz-U Failed Mission Begins
Credit: S.P. Korolev RSC "Energia"
A Soyuz-U launch vehicle (LV) carrying an unmanned supply spacecraft Progress M-12M was launched from the Baikonur launch site at scheduled time on August 24, 2011. Unfortunately, the rocket did not achieve the target orbit.
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Soyuz-U Rocket on the Launch Pad With Spectators
Credit: S.P. Korolev RSC "Energia"
People surround the Soyuz-U launch vehicle on the launch pad, as the rocket prepares to launch the Progress M12-M cargo vehicle.
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Russia's Progress Cargo Spacecraft
Credit: Karl Tate, SPACE.com Contributor
An infographic profile of the Progress cargo ship used to service the International Space Station.
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Progress 44 Spacecraft Being Assembled
Credit: RSC Energia
The Progress 44 spacecraft being assembled. All three of its modules are visible.
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Soyuz-U Rolls Out at Sunrise
Credit: S.P. Korolev RSC "Energia"
The Soyuz-U launch vehicle was rolled out from the integration building to the launch pad carrying the Progress M-12M unmanned cargo vehicle.
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Soyuz-U Launch Vehicle Rear View
Credit: S.P. Korolev RSC "Energia"
Soyuz-U launch vehicle carrying Progress M12-M cargo vehicle was rolled out from the integration building to the launch pad, here seen from the rear.
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Sunlight on the Soyuz-U Launch Vehicle at the Launch Pad
Credit: S.P. Korolev RSC "Energia"
Soyuz-U launch vehicle gleams in the sun as it rolled out from the integration building to the launch pad, carrying the Progress M12-M cargo vehicle.
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Progress M-12M Cargo Vehicle on Launch Pad
Credit: S.P. Korolev RSC "Energia"
At the Baikonur launch site, the Soyuz-U launch vehicle with Progress M-12M transport vehicle is installed on the launch pad.
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Soyuz-U Progress M-12M Launch
Credit: NASA TV
At Baikonur launch site, the Progress M-12M cargo vehicle launches on August 24, 2011, towards the International Space Station. However, it failed to reach its destination.
