# Cosmos 1988
**Wikidata**: [Q12907543](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907543)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1988

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1988**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1988 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched in 1989 as part of the original GLONASS family. It was deployed using a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and played a role in Russia's global satellite navigation system.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** January 10, 1989  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1989-001B  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 19750  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K rocket  
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2 upper stage  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 02:05:25 UTC  
- **Aliases:** Also known as Kosmos 1988  
- **Classification:** Part of the GLONASS satellite family  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1988?  
A: Cosmos 1988 was a GLONASS navigation satellite, part of Russia's effort to establish a global positioning system similar to GPS.  

### Q: How was Cosmos 1988 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 on January 10, 1989.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 1988 still operational?  
A: No, GLONASS satellites typically have limited lifespans, and Cosmos 1988 was part of an earlier generation of the system.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1988 was a key component of the GLONASS satellite navigation system, Russia's answer to the U.S. GPS network. Launched during the late Soviet era, it contributed to global positioning capabilities, enabling military and civilian applications such as navigation, timing, and geolocation services. The GLONASS program remains operational today, providing an alternative to GPS and ensuring redundancy in global satellite navigation.  

## Notable For  
- **Early GLONASS Satellite:** Part of the original GLONASS constellation, foundational to Russia's navigation system.  
- **Proton-K Launch:** Deployed using one of the most reliable Soviet-era rockets.  
- **Precision Timing:** Contributed to high-accuracy global positioning infrastructure.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** January 10, 1989  
- **Time:** 02:05:25 UTC  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft:** GLONASS navigation satellite  
- **Upper Stage:** Blok DM-2  
- **Catalog Number:** 19750  

### Mission Context  
- **Role:** Part of Russia's GLONASS global navigation system  
- **Legacy:** Contributed to the development of modern satellite navigation infrastructure  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report