# Cosmos 2002
**Wikidata**: [Q12753562](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753562)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2002

## Summary
Cosmos 2002 was a Soviet satellite launched on February 14, 1989, as part of the long-running Kosmos series. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- Launch Date: February 14, 1989
- Launch Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch Vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket
- Series: Kosmos (Soviet/Russian military satellites)
- COSPAR ID: 1989-012A
- SCN (Satellite Catalog Number): 19800
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "19800"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2002?
A: The source material does not specify the intended purpose or payload of Cosmos 2002 beyond its classification as a Kosmos satellite.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 2002 launched from?
A: Cosmos 2002 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2002?
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket was used for the launch of Cosmos 2002.

### Q: When did Cosmos 2002 launch?
A: Cosmos 2002 launched on February 14, 1989, at approximately 17:00:00 UTC.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2002 represents a single instance within the vast Kosmos satellite program, a cornerstone of Soviet and Russian space activities for over six decades. Its launch in 1989 occurred during a period of significant Cold War tensions, underscoring the continuous nature of Soviet space operations. While specific details of its mission are not provided in the source material, its existence and launch contribute to the historical record of Soviet satellite activities, demonstrating the operational continuity and technical capability of the program during the late Cold War era. It serves as a data point for understanding the scale and persistence of Soviet military and potentially civil space endeavors.

## Notable For
- Member of the long-running Kosmos satellite series.
- Launched using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket vehicle.
- Identified by its unique COSPAR ID (1989-012A) and Satellite Catalog Number (19800).
- One of the satellites launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## Body
### Basic Information
*   **Name:** Cosmos 2002 (also known by aliases: Kosmos 2002)
*   **Instance Of:** Kosmos satellite class
*   **SCN:** 19800
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1989-012A
*   **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "19800"]
*   **Sitelink Count:** 3 (indicates limited documentation available primarily in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) Wikipedia).

### Launch Details
*   **Launch Date:** 1989-02-14
*   **Launch Time:** Approximately 17:00:00 UTC
*   **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
*   **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket
*   **Significant Event:** Rocket Launch (qualifier location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132; qualifier time: 17:00:00; qualifier point in time: 1989-02-14).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report