# Cosmos 1993
**Wikidata**: [Q12753557](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753557)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1993

## Summary
Cosmos 1993 is a Soviet reconnaissance satellite, part of the Yantar-4K2 series, launched on January 28, 1989. It was deployed from Gagarin's Start using a Soyuz-U rocket for military intelligence purposes.

## Key Facts
- Official designation: Cosmos 1993 (also known as Kosmos 1993)
- COSPAR ID: 1989-007A
- Satellite class: Yantar-4K2 (reconnaissance satellite)
- Launch date: January 28, 1989
- Launch time: 12:30 UTC
- Launch site: Gagarin's Start
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Country of origin: Soviet Union
- SCN (Satellite Catalog Number): 19774

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1993?
A: Cosmos 1993 is a Yantar-4K2 reconnaissance satellite developed by the Soviet Union for optical intelligence gathering.

### Q: When was Cosmos 1993 launched?
A: Cosmos 1993 was launched on January 28, 1989, at 12:30 UTC from the Gagarin's Start launch facility.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1993?
A: The satellite was launched using a Soyuz-U carrier rocket, a widely used variant of the Soyuz family designed for various military and civilian missions.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1993 represents a key component of the Soviet Union’s space-based surveillance infrastructure during the late Cold War era. As part of the Yantar program, it contributed to strategic reconnaissance capabilities essential for national defense and geopolitical intelligence operations. Its successful deployment demonstrated continued advancements in Soviet satellite technology and operational readiness in orbit. Though details remain classified, satellites like Cosmos 1993 played a critical behind-the-scenes role in shaping global security dynamics through space-based observation systems.

## Notable For
- Part of the advanced Yantar-4K2 optical reconnaissance satellite program
- Launched during a period of renewed Soviet emphasis on space-based intelligence assets
- Utilized the reliable and versatile Soyuz-U launch system
- Operated under the standardized "Cosmos" naming convention for Soviet military satellites
- Assigned SCN 19774, tracked internationally as part of the NORAD catalog

## Body
### Mission Overview
Cosmos 1993 was a Soviet military reconnaissance satellite belonging to the Yantar-4K2 class. These satellites were designed for high-resolution photographic surveillance and formed a core element of the USSR's orbital intelligence-gathering efforts.

### Technical Classification
The spacecraft was categorized as an instance of the Yantar-4K2 platform, which succeeded earlier models in providing improved resolution and mission flexibility compared to previous generations within the broader Yantar program.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: January 28, 1989  
- **Launch Time**: 12:30 UTC  
- **Launch Site**: Gagarin's Start (Baikonur Cosmodrome)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U  

The launch occurred atop a Soyuz-U rocket, a workhorse of the Soviet space program known for its reliability across both crewed and uncrewed missions.

### Identification & Tracking
- **COSPAR ID**: 1989-007A  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 19774  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1993  

These identifiers allowed international tracking organizations such as NORAD to monitor its orbital behavior throughout its service life.

### Operational Context
As with other Cosmos-designated missions, Cosmos 1993 followed standard practices for Soviet military satellite nomenclature. While specific mission objectives remain undisclosed, its classification as a Yantar-4K2 indicates involvement in visual reconnaissance activities over strategically relevant regions.

### Legacy and Documentation
Information about Cosmos 1993 is primarily found in specialized aerospace databases and select language editions of Wikipedia including Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr). It has also been indexed by computational knowledge engines such as Wolfram Alpha under Entity["Satellite", "19774"].

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report