# Cosmos 2023
**Wikidata**: [Q12753571](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753571)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2023

## Summary
Cosmos 2023 (also known as Kosmos 2023) is a GLONASS navigation satellite that was launched on May 31, 1989, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome using a Proton-K carrier rocket.

## Key Facts
- It is a GLONASS navigation satellite with the COSPAR ID 1989-039B
- Launched on May 31, 1989 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- Was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket
- Classified as a space tug (Blok DM-2)
- Has the SCN identifier 20025
- Is part of the original GLONASS navigation satellite family

## FAQs
### Q: When was Cosmos 2023 launched?
A: It was launched on May 31, 1989.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 2023?
A: The COSPAR ID is 1989-039B.

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2023?
A: It is a GLONASS navigation satellite.

### Q: What was the launch vehicle for Cosmos 2023?
A: It was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2023 was part of the GLONASS navigation system, which was the Soviet Union's global positioning and timing system, competing with the U.S. GPS system. The GLONASS satellites provided critical navigation services for military and civilian applications, contributing to the development of global navigation satellite systems that are now essential for modern transportation, telecommunications, and emergency services worldwide.

## Notable For
- It was one of the original GLONASS navigation satellites
- It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- It utilized the Proton-K rocket as its launch vehicle
- It has the SCN identifier 20025
- It is classified as a space tug (Blok DM-2)

## Body
### Technical Specifications
- **Classification**: GLONASS navigation satellite
- **SCN Identifier**: 20025
- **COSPAR ID**: 1989-039B
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K carrier rocket
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: May 31, 1989
- **Launch Time**: 08:31:59 (from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200)
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome

### Operational Role
- **Space Tug**: Classified as Blok DM-2
- **System**: Part of the GLONASS navigation constellation
- **Purpose**: Provided global positioning and timing services

### Historical Context
- **Original Family**: Belongs to the original GLONASS satellite family
- **Soviet/Russian Origin**: Launched during the Soviet era, later part of Russian space program
- **Competitive System**: Competed with the U.S. GPS system as part of Cold War space technology development

### Technical Integration
- **Orbital Position**: Positioned in the GLONASS constellation
- **Mission Duration**: Operated as part of the GLONASS system until decommissioning
- **Technical Specifications**: Followed the design standards of the GLONASS satellite series
- **Communication**: Utilized standard GLONASS communication protocols for navigation signals

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report