# CINEMA 2

> 39424

**Wikidata**: [Q111471805](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111471805)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cinema-2

## Summary
CINEMA 2 is an artificial satellite with the designation SCN 39424, launched into orbit on November 21, 2013. It was deployed using a Dnepr launch vehicle, which was a converted Satan ICBM repurposed for satellite missions.

## Key Facts
- CINEMA 2 is classified as an artificial satellite, a human-made object placed in Earth's orbit
- It carries the designation SCN 39424 in the satellite catalog
- Its COSPAR ID is 2013-066J, serving as its official space object identifier
- Its NSSDCA ID is also 2013-066J, linking it to NASA's satellite database
- CINEMA 2 was launched on November 21, 2013, at 00:10:00 UTC
- It was deployed using a Dnepr launch vehicle, a converted Soviet/Russian ICBM
- The Dnepr launch vehicle itself is based on the R-SS-18 Satan ICBM design
- CINEMA 2 is referenced in Wolfram Language with the code Entity["Satellite", "39424"]

## FAQs
### Q: When was CINEMA 2 launched?
A: CINEMA 2 was launched on November 21, 2013, at 00:10:00 UTC, entering Earth's orbit as part of the satellite deployment mission.

### Q: What type of launch vehicle was used for CINEMA 2?
A: CINEMA 2 was launched using a Dnepr launch vehicle, which was a modified version of the Soviet/Russian R-SS-18 Satan intercontinental ballistic missile converted for peaceful satellite launch purposes.

### Q: What is CINEMA 2?
A: CINEMA 2 is an artificial satellite designated as SCN 39424, which is a human-made object specifically placed into orbit around Earth for various scientific or commercial purposes.

### Q: How is CINEMA 2 identified in satellite databases?
A: CINEMA 2 is uniquely identified by both its COSPAR ID (2013-066J) and NSSDCA ID (2013-066J), which are standardized identifiers used in international space tracking databases.

## Why It Matters
CINEMA 2 represents a practical application of repurposed military technology for peaceful purposes, demonstrating how Cold War-era ICBMs can be transformed into satellite launch vehicles. This conversion reduces costs and provides reliable access to space for smaller satellites. The Dnepr program, from which CINEMA 2 was launched, exemplifies successful demilitarization efforts while advancing space exploration capabilities. Satellites like CINEMA 2 contribute to various scientific research, communications, and Earth observation missions that benefit society through improved data collection and technological advancement in the space sector.

## Notable For
- Deployment using a Dnepr launch vehicle, demonstrating successful conversion of military ICBM technology (Satan R-SS-18) for civilian satellite launches
- Launch on November 21, 2013, as part of a multi-satellite deployment mission
- Bearing the dual designation SCN 39424 and space object identifier 2013-066J across international space registries
- Being an artificial satellite, representing one of the thousands of human-made objects now orbiting Earth
- Inclusion in the Wolfram Language satellite database with the specific entity code Entity["Satellite", "39424"]

## Body
### Launch Details
CINEMA 2 was launched on November 21, 2013, at 00:10:00 UTC. The satellite was deployed using a Dnepr launch vehicle, which was a modified version of the Soviet/Russian R-SS-18 Satan intercontinental ballistic missile. This particular launch vehicle had been converted from its original military purpose to serve as a satellite launch system, part of the Dnepr program that began in 1999.

### Classification and Identification
CINEMA 2 is officially classified as an artificial satellite, meaning it is a human-made object that has been intentionally placed into orbit around Earth. The satellite carries multiple identifiers:
- SCN 39424 (Satellite Catalog Number)
- COSPAR ID: 2013-066J (Committee on Space Research identifier)
- NSSDCA ID: 2013-066J (National Space Science Data Center identifier)
- Wolfram Language Entity: Entity["Satellite", "39424"]

### Technical Specifications
The available information does not include specific technical specifications for CINEMA 2 such as dimensions, weight, orbital parameters, or intended mission objectives. The entity is primarily identified by its catalog number, launch date, and launch vehicle information.

### Launch Vehicle Background
The Dnepr launch vehicle used for CINEMA 2 was a three-stage liquid-propellant rocket derived from the R-36M (SS-18 Satan) ICBM. The Dnepr program represented one of the most successful examples of missile demilitarization, utilizing decommissioned Soviet ICBMs to launch satellites into orbit at a lower cost than traditional launch vehicles. The Dnepr had a payload capacity of up to 3,200 kg to low Earth orbit and was known for its high reliability and precision in placing satellites into their intended orbits.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report