# Cosmos 2037
**Wikidata**: [Q12753579](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753579)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2037

## Summary
Cosmos 2037 is a Soviet geodetic satellite, part of the GEO-IK series, launched on August 28, 1989. It was designed for precise geodetic measurements to support scientific and military applications. The satellite was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Tsyklon-3 rocket.

## Key Facts
- Official designation: Cosmos 2037 (alias: Kosmos 2037)
- COSPAR ID: 1989-068A
- SCN (Spacecraft Number): 20196
- Launch date: August 28, 1989
- Launch time: 00:14:00 UTC
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- Launch vehicle: Tsyklon-3
- Satellite class: GEO-IK (geodetic satellite)
- Part of a series: One of 14 GEO-IK satellites launched between 1981 and 1994
- Wikipedia coverage: Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 2037?
A: Cosmos 2037 is a Soviet geodetic satellite launched in 1989 as part of the GEO-IK program. Its primary purpose was to conduct high-precision geodetic measurements for both scientific and defense-related applications.

### Q: When was Cosmos 2037 launched?
A: Cosmos 2037 was launched on August 28, 1989, at 00:14:00 UTC from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia.

### Q: What kind of satellite is Cosmos 2037?
A: Cosmos 2037 belongs to the GEO-IK class of satellites, which were developed by the Soviet Union for geodetic research. These satellites contributed to mapping Earth's gravitational field and improving orbital mechanics understanding.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2037 represents a key component of the Soviet Union’s advanced space-based geodesy program. As part of the GEO-IK series, it played a critical role in refining global geodetic models, contributing to improved accuracy in navigation systems, missile targeting, and Earth observation technologies. These missions also supported fundamental scientific research into Earth's shape, gravity field, and rotational dynamics. The data collected helped inform later international efforts in satellite geodesy and laid groundwork for modern GPS and geospatial infrastructure.

## Notable For
- Being one of the final satellites in the long-running GEO-IK program (launched between 1981–1994)
- Contributing highly accurate geodetic data used in both civilian and military contexts
- Launched via the reliable but now-retired Tsyklon-3 launch system
- Representing late-Soviet era advancements in precision orbital instrumentation
- Included in limited-language Wikipedia entries indicating niche but enduring historical interest

## Body

### Mission Overview
Cosmos 2037 was launched as part of the Soviet GEO-IK (Geodesic Investigation Spacecraft) program, aimed at conducting precise geodetic surveys from orbit. These satellites were instrumental in determining Earth's gravitational field with greater resolution than previously possible.

### Technical Classification
- **Instance Of**: GEO-IK satellite
- **Series Position**: Part of 14-satellite series spanning 1981–1994
- **Purpose**: High-precision geodetic measurement
- **Developed By**: Soviet space program

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: August 28, 1989
- **Launch Time**: 00:14:00 UTC
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32
- **Mission Type**: Earth science / military reconnaissance

### Identification Codes
- **COSPAR ID**: 1989-068A
- **SCN (Spacecraft Number)**: 20196
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 2037

### Legacy and Documentation
- Covered in specialized aerospace databases such as Wolfram Language under `Entity["Satellite", "20196"]`
- Maintained presence in select language Wikipedias including Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian
- Serves as reference point in studies of Soviet-era space geodesy programs

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report