# Cosmos 1593
**Wikidata**: [Q12753349](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753349)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1593

## Summary
Cosmos 1593 was a Soviet satellite launched on September 4, 1984, as part of the original GLONASS navigation satellite family. It was deployed into orbit using a Proton-K carrier rocket equipped with a Blok DM-2 space tug. The satellite is identified by the COSPAR ID 1984-095A and the Satellite Catalog Number 15259.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Cosmos 1593 is an instance of a GLONASS navigation satellite.
- **Launch Date:** September 4, 1984.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K carrier rocket.
- **Upper Stage:** Blok DM-2 space tug.
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.
- **Launch Time:** 15:49:53.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1984-095A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 15259.
- **Alternate Name:** Kosmos 1593.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1593?
A: Cosmos 1593 was a navigation satellite belonging to the original family of GLONASS satellites, which is the Russian equivalent of the GPS system.

### Q: When was Cosmos 1593 launched?
A: The satellite was launched on September 4, 1984, at 15:49:53 UTC.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1593?
A: It was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket, assisted by a Blok DM-2 space tug, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1593 represents a specific unit within the foundational era of the GLONASS (Globalnaya Navigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema) program. As a member of the "original family" of GLONASS satellites, its launch in 1984 was part of the Soviet Union's systematic effort to build a global satellite navigation system to compete with the American GPS (Navstar) program. These early satellites were critical for validating the technologies required for precise geolocation and timing that would later support both military and civilian applications.

The deployment of Cosmos 1593 also highlights the spaceflight capabilities of the Proton-K rocket and the Blok DM-2 upper stage during the mid-1980s. Launching from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, this mission contributed to the constellation maintenance required to achieve initial operational capability for the network. While individual GLONASS satellites like Cosmos 1593 had limited lifespans compared to modern spacecraft, they served as the building blocks for one of only two global navigation satellite systems currently in operation.

## Notable For
- Being part of the **original family** of GLONASS navigation satellites.
- Launching aboard a **Proton-K**, a heavy-lift launch vehicle used for major Soviet space missions.
- Utilizing a **Blok DM-2** space tug, a specific upper stage used for precise orbital insertion.
- Contributing to the early development of global navigation capabilities in the mid-1980s.

## Body
### Mission Overview
Cosmos 1593 was a spacecraft designated as part of the Soviet GLONASS program. It was assigned the standard "Cosmos" designation, which the Soviet Union used for a wide variety of military and scientific satellites, including those in the navigation constellation.

### Launch Details
The satellite was successfully launched on **September 4, 1984**. The specific launch time was recorded at **15:49:53**. The mission originated from the **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200**, a major launch facility used for Proton rockets.

### Vehicle and Propulsion
The launch vehicle employed was the **Proton-K**, a Russian (formerly Soviet) carrier rocket known for its heavy-lift capabilities. The mission profile included a **Blok DM-2** space tug, which acted as an upper stage to propel the satellite into its target orbit.

### Identifiers and Data
- **COSPAR ID:** 1984-095A
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 15259
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "15259"]`

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report